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BN53 YMM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,453 mi
Last recorded176,453 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 176,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 176,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 158,227 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 155,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that is part of flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that is part of flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 152,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,049 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 148,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in tie rods

Fail 26 Nov 2015 148,020 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play in tie rods

Pass 28 Nov 2014 144,106 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 139,568 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 131,168 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 122,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,878 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2011 122,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 95,929 miles

Damage evident offside front headlamp retaining bracket (function not impaired)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 79,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 59,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

BN53 YMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is BN53 YMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 YMM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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