MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front macpherson strut has movement in the upper support bearing assembly
Offside front macpherson strut has movement in the upper support bearing assembly
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front macpherson strut has movement in the upper support bearing assembly
Offside front macpherson strut has movement in the upper support bearing assembly
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rattle from engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side main beam bolb not fited corectley
rattle from engine
Nearside 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) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 YXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?
BN53 YXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is BN53 YXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN53 YXU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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