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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW ON NEARSIDE REAR (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steel wheel fitted to offside rear
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear silencer outer casing corroded
Rear silencer outer casing corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 USZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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