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BT53 JYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,150 mi
Last recorded85,150 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,150 miles

Both front wipers split,rear wiper also bad condition

both front indecators showing white

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Down to canvas (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front wipers split,rear wiper also bad condition

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front very bald on inner edge

both front indecators showing white

Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split at ends

wheel alignment?

Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust cracked and blowing

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split at ends

wheel alignment?

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,733 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres, slight cracking.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear coil spring is missing its top tab end

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,016 miles

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

Re-Hung item of more than 40mm in windscreen swept area

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,664 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15TR 0211067

nearside rear tyre is out of shape 185/65/15TR 0211067

offside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15TR 0225928

Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15TR 0211067

nearside rear tyre is out of shape 185/65/15TR 0211067

offside rear tyre is cracking 185/65/15TR 0225928

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,920 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 60,920 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,864 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 52,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,119 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,411 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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BT53 JYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT53 JYP, 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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BT53 JYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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