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BJ53 WKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2015 118,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,130 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 118,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,171 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 78,560 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,383 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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BJ53 WKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ53 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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BJ53 WKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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