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BK53 UBC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,216 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 118,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 115,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 113,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear seat back rest missing / removed at time of test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine running rough and eratic

rear exhaust silencer box corroded/weak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 113,490 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective inoperative (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.65,1/m (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. not locking in position (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine running rough and eratic

rear exhaust silencer box corroded/weak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 111,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine running rough and uneven

squealing noise from steering on full turn

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine running rough and uneven

squealing noise from steering on full turn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box correded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,643 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen chipped zone a

Fail 18 Nov 2011 103,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,097 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,737 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 94,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,197 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 85,540 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror backing broken

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 7 Nov 2006 60,780 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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