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BN53 NFU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,824 mi
Last recorded88,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,970 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,239 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,257 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 61,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 51,054 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,833 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 NFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFU, 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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What year was BN53 NFU registered?

BN53 NFU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 NFU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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