MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded centre metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box & tail brackets corroded (7.1.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer skin corroded on rear silencer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer skin corroded on rear exhaust silencer
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?
BN53 VEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BN53 VEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 VEV 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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