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BK53 JJL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 JJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 101,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,765 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 97,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,657 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,655 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat back not releasing restricting access to rear seats.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,615 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat back not releasing restricting access to rear seats.

Offside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Hand brake lever travel long

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat back not releasing restricting access to rear seats.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Hand brake lever travel long

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat back not releasing restricting access to rear seats.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fuel tank heat shield/cover corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box hanger bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,394 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fuel tank heat shield/cover corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box hanger bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has deep cracks on inner edge between tread (advise renew)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin coming off

Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has deep cracks on inner edge between tread (advise renew)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin coming off

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,339 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,945 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,945 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 52,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre begining to deteriorate

O/S/F tyre begining to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,666 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Pass 10 Oct 2006

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 JJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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