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101,578 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
o/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged
o/s/r tyre outer sidewall is damaged
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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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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