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BN53 YVO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,675 miles

exhaust clamp bolts/nuts are badly corroded.

front brake discs are worn (recommend replace).

nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded.

offside front headlight beam image is poor.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust clamp bolts/nuts are badly corroded.

front brake discs are worn (recommend replace).

nearside front metal brake pipe is corroded.

offside front headlight beam image is poor.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,363 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 50,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 42,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,717 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 35,717 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 27,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

BN53 YVO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 YVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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