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BN53 WCE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 174,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 165,275 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 151,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 138,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,691 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 124,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 109,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 109,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,175 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 93,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 84,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 75,145 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 36,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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.

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 WCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

BN53 WCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BN53 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 WCE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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