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BK53 UBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 153,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 146,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 146,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 131,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 122,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,088 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,009 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,450 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,154 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,596 miles

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

advise parkbrake lever travel high

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,111 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 41,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,260 miles

stone chip in n/s of windscreen, within limit

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BK53 UBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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