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BN53 ZYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,166 mi
Last recorded89,166 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,045 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S AND O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 84,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S AND O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides heavily cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 79,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides heavily cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 47,117 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 47,117 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 44,162 miles

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

Petrol fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 41,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2012 37,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,648 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 32,577 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 28,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2009 24,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2008 19,497 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2007 14,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 14,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,951 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 ZYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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