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BK53 TZM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,825 mi
Last recorded145,825 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 145,825 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 129,714 miles

advise handbrake only just making minimum requirements advise back box peeling apart but not blowing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,164 miles

advise back box coorded and peeling apart not blowing at time of test advise replacement

Fail 17 Oct 2009 107,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,464 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,777 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested, childseat fitted

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,777 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested, childseat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

BK53 TZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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