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BK52 YHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 53,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,733 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,732 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,726 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar end link has small amount of play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,881 miles

oil leak front of engine area

rear box in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2010 30,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,145 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,595 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,364 miles

both front tyres on legal limit. require replacment ASAP.

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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BK52 YHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK52 YHJ, 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 BK52 YHJ registered?

BK52 YHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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