MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight cracking on offside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
slight cracking on offside rear tyre
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)
rear silencer outer skin missing.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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