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BF53 WKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,356 mi
Last recorded107,356 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,356 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 104,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 104,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 100,460 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 93,572 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,714 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,897 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,558 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,751 miles

rear silencer corroded †o/s/r tyre bit out of shape.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,929 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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BF53 WKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BF53 WKE, 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 BF53 WKE registered?

BF53 WKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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