MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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wear n/s top stut mount
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
slight wear nearside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
slight wear nearside rear tyre
both rear springs corroded
both rear tyres have various cuts in tread and perishing 205 50 16 W
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear springs corroded
both rear tyres have various cuts in tread and perishing 205 50 16 W
oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s rear wheel rim inner damaged
both front top strut mounts
both headlamp images
engine management light lit
exhaust
handbrake performance 19%
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front top strut mounts
both headlamp images
engine management light lit
exhaust rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear exhaust starting to corrod
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 TXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 TXY, 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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What year was BK53 TXY registered?
BK53 TXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is BK53 TXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK53 TXY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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