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BK53 CZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,213 mi
Last recorded60,213 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 59,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 195/60/15 ()

offside washer jet not working but sufficient fluid hitting windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,279 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 57,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,043 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,592 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,915 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,058 miles

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

covers on sills

wet day

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,336 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,691 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,677 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 CZF 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 84.2%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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