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BN53 YVD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 91,056 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 91,046 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,114 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi and back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres over five years old

both front tyres low and edges

engine oil very low

offside rear cracking and has nail

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,389 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,340 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,388 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2008 70,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front bumper support damaged (bent) pushing on radiator

offside headlamp mount broken

Pass 22 Oct 2007 54,198 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 54,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

e,m,l on

front panel (behind bumper) bent

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,302 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 35,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise handbrake adjustment. †o.s headlamp motor inop.

tyres 185/65r15 †o.s.f 3.8mm †o.s.f 4.3mm †o.s.r 5.8mm †n.s.r 6.0mm

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 YVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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