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BN53 NBA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,172 mi
Last recorded131,172 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,172 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 131,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 117,111 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 102,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,094 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,290 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BN53 NBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 NBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN53 NBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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