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BK53 JJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 38,446 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,745 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,591 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 28,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 6,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 3,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 1,730 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 JJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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