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BN53 VFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,146 mi
Last recorded107,146 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis box section corroded where the paint/sealer has been damaged. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 95,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

near side wiper blade split at edges.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

near side wiper blade split at edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brakepipes covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,747 miles

Rear n/s o/s brake pipe are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s o/s brake pipe are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,639 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Minor oil leak

N/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated on outer wall

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Minor oil leak

N/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated on outer wall

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil level slightly low

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,964 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake reading is low (16%)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,964 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake reading is low (16%)

Rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

O/S/F Brake pipe is slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 60,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,773 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 54,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,332 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,332 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,478 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,006 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 25,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 16,176 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,918 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 VFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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