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BN53 YLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,669 mi
Last recorded156,669 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 156,669 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 154,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 152,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 148,722 miles

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING VERY RUSTY

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 148,722 miles

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING VERY RUSTY

Pass 25 Oct 2012 146,145 miles

N/S WIPER SPLIT ON END

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

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

REAR SILENCER VERY RUSTY AND ONE SUPPORT BRACKET RUSTED OFF SILENCER

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 137,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 137,734 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 130,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 113,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 84,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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