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BK53 HBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn to 3mm on outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,943 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,908 miles

both front indicators bulbs fading

both rear suspension shock absorbers a bit damp

exhaust system rusting

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front wiper a bit smeary

rear part of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

various brake pipes furring

Fail 18 Oct 2013 79,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front indicators bulbs fading

both rear suspension shock absorbers a bit damp

exhaust system rusting

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front wiper a bit smeary

rear part of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

various brake pipes furring

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S headlight pattern getting poor

Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,303 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S headlight pattern getting poor

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,943 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,811 miles

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

covers fitted to both sills

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2006 20,965 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,965 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BK53 HBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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