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BK53 LBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,288 mi
Last recorded139,288 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 LBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 139,288 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 139,287 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front lower mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also free play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,049 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 125,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,784 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 112,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

headlamp image deteriorating

rear exhaust and joint deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust silencer/joint in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2016 107,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear exhaust silencer/joint in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,538 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,821 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,721 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,720 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,911 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,702 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 51,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,324 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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