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BK53 UCH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 85,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 81,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 81,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Separated near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,877 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,665 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 59,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,051 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,112 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front head lamp cover cloudy

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Oct 2018 50,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front head lamp cover cloudy

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Rear e/pipe box rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,112 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly cloudy

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 22 Oct 2018 50,112 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp slightly cloudy

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,051 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear + deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,755 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,333 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 34,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,007 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,964 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 9,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 8,767 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 8,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UCH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

BK53 UCH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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