MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges and have small cuts in tread
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre exhaust mount not connected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edges and have small cuts in tread
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre exhaust mount not connected
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
N/S Wiper blade split on end
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyre treads lumpy - flat spots
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyre treads lumpy - flat spots
Unable to retract centre rear seat belt.
Unable to retract centre rear seat belt.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhayt box corroding
n/s/f tyre wearing o/s/r tyre wearing
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 VFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?
BN53 VFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.
Is BN53 VFJ safe to buy?
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