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BN53 YJH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,415 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 74,415 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,645 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,871 miles

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

rear exsault box in bad condsion

Fail 26 Jun 2013 53,871 miles

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

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

rear exsault box in bad condsion

Pass 31 May 2012 48,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,006 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,685 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,549 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,921 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,593 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 YJH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 YJH registered?

BN53 YJH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 YJH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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