MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system deteriorated rear mount broken
Engine oil leaks
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
both front tyres worn
rear silencer corroded
slight split o/s/f tyre wall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn
rear silencer corroded
slight split o/s/f tyre wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside mirror inscure
offside mirror inscure
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
air bag light on
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 LDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 LDX, 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 LDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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