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BK53 BSU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 128,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,623 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2023 128,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2023 128,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 120,044 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2022 120,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers fitted

slight oil leak from rocker cover gasket

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,473 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 75,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,963 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 43,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear registration plate very slightly weathered

slight misting on power steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2011 40,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn and pitted on edges

middle to rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,881 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

middle to rear exhaust join badly corroded

rear box outer skin badly corroded

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust middle to rear join corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2008 30,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drive belt tensioner slightly noisey

excess travel in parking brake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,510 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drive belt tensioner slightly noisey

excess travel in parking brake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,599 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 BSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BSU, 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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BK53 BSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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