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BK53 UTC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,990 mi
Last recorded160,990 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 160,990 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2019 160,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r steel wheel fitted and tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 152,624 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 152,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 145,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear, both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 139,936 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 139,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,828 miles

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

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

rear silencer and flange corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,856 miles

Battery cable tied in.

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

Play in laft and right side front top suspension mount.

Right side dip headlamp poor beam pattern.

Right side rear lamp damaged.

Righthand side front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,611 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 101,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,142 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,524 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside 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)

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f accident damage

o/s/f steel wheel fitted (spare)

spare wheel below limit

Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside 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)

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/f accident damage

o/s/f steel wheel fitted (spare)

spare wheel below limit

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,986 miles

Nearside 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 UTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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