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BN53 ZRA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

front wipers smear windscreen

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 96,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on both edges

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs worn and pitted

front wipers smear windscreen

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front headlamp insecure with bonnet open

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,808 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in nearside front link rod ball joint

Pass 19 May 2012 77,553 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 77,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,292 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,186 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

both front wipers smear

exhaust corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 May 2009 60,438 miles

both front wipers smear

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads look low

stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZRA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

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

Is BN53 ZRA safe to buy?

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