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BN53 YKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,833 mi
Last recorded118,833 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,833 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen cover misty (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,125 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,833 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs serverly worn

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,554 miles

rear silencer outer skin missing.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 59,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear silencer outer skin missing.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BN53 YKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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