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BN53 YMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,931 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,675 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion evident brake pipes

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight corrosion evident brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,695 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,423 miles

Deterioration evident rear number plate

Nearside front tyre has outer shoulder wear evident

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,788 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check certain areas due to undertray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2009 72,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

chipping evident windscreen

damage evident front number plate

deterioration evident rear number plate

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,713 miles

both rear tyres perishing

chipping evident windscreen

damage evident front number plate

deterioration evident rear number plate

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,279 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,279 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,373 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 YMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YMX, 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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What year was BN53 YMX registered?

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

Is BN53 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 YMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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