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BT53 YCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,716 mi
Last recorded108,716 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 108,716 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,017 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,882 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Fail 20 Jan 2012 94,882 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,458 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,543 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 YCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

BT53 YCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BT53 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 YCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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