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BK53 UAB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,481 mi
Last recorded159,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 154,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 149,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 144,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 141,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 139,311 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 137,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 135,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 132,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 128,491 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

backbox exhaust deteriated

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

nearside wiper split at end

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 18 Apr 2011 128,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

backbox exhaust deteriated

nearside front brake disc corroded inner face

nearside wiper split at end

offside front tyre close to legal limit inner edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 15 Apr 2010 109,100 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 84,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 44,902 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)

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 UAB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

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

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