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BN53 YJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,991 mi
Last recorded54,991 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,445 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,875 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2022 50,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,443 miles

cill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,579 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,109 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 44,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 43,423 miles

cill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,702 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,758 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,412 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,105 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 27,788 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,140 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 YJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

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

Is BN53 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 YJJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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