MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 WAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?
BN53 WAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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