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BF53 YOK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,384 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn uneven on edges. 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,265 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged near to legal limit recomend early renewal 185/65r15 88t

Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre damaged near to legal limit recomend early renewal 185/65r15 88t

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,275 miles

coolant is leaking slightly from radiator

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,353 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 14,222 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 YOK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

BF53 YOK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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