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BT53 YDH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

168,150 mi
Last recorded168,150 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 168,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 168,140 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded frontto rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 162,756 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated / corroding

warning lamps on dash

Fail 19 Jun 2015 162,756 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system deteriorated / corroding

warning lamps on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2014 157,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting poor

some corrosion metal pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2014 157,621 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting poor

some corrosion metal pipes

Pass 20 May 2013 152,500 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 152,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 145,050 miles

corrosion on various metal brake pipes - pipes to front flexi's look the worse

exhaust back box in poor condition

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 9 Mar 2012 145,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on various metal brake pipes - pipes to front flexi's look the worse

exhaust back box in poor condition

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 4 Jan 2011 134,407 miles

175/70/14

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

advise both front brake disc wear and front pads low

advise condition of front number plate

advise corrosion to both front brake pipes

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes

advise offside front wheel rim damage

advise tracking

Fail 4 Jan 2011 134,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

175/70/14

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

advise both front brake disc wear and front pads low

advise condition of front number plate

advise corrosion to both front brake pipes

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes

advise offside front wheel rim damage

advise rear brakes grinding on operation

advise tracking

Pass 20 Dec 2009 115,410 miles

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

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

corrosion on both front coil springs

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

offside & nearside rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

plastic belly pan under vehicle

vehicle covered underneath with mud

Fail 20 Dec 2009 115,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

corrosion on both front coil springs

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

offside & nearside rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

plastic belly pan under vehicle

vehicle covered underneath with mud

Pass 7 Dec 2008 104,112 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven side walls

corrosion & wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on nearside front coil spring

damage to rear bumper

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover loose

plastic belly pan fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2008 104,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres have uneven side walls

corrosion & wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on nearside front coil spring

damage to rear bumper

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover loose

plastic belly pan fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2007 87,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 87,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 64,150 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 YDH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YDH, 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 YDH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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