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BK53 BNJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,027 mi
Last recorded51,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,027 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cloudy, beam pattern still visible

Offside Front headlamp cloudy, beam pattern still visible

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy, beam pattern still visible

exhaust backbox highly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,655 miles

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

Front both tyre worn on inner and outer

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides by axel beam (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,652 miles

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

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

Front both tyre worn on inner and outer

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides by axel beam (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,130 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,304 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,248 miles

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

nearside wiper slight poor

Fail 22 Oct 2012 34,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

nearside wiper slight poor

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,056 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,031 miles

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

remove items from interior mirror

Fail 22 Oct 2009 23,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Report front wiper split, still clearing screen though.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,423 miles

Report front wiper split, still clearing screen though.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,831 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 18,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

deglaze req'd on rear brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,540 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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BK53 BNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 BK53 BNJ, 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 BK53 BNJ registered?

BK53 BNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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