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BK53 TZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,667 mi
Last recorded192,667 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 TZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 192,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 192,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side skirt (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch trim (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres appear to be low on pressure

Pass 29 Feb 2016 183,692 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 183,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 179,694 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 174,012 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 174,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 164,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 164,921 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 146,580 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 108,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,817 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 87,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,682 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 41,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,194 miles

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

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 TZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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