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BT53 HJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 HJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2017 90,826 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,055 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 78,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,165 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 72,879 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,879 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,815 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 61,815 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,626 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 48,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT53 HJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 BT53 HJX, 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 BT53 HJX registered?

BT53 HJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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