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BK53 VMR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021

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

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

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

Offside Front road wheel of different type, correct tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front road wheel of different type, correct tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of all other brake pipes covered due to some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of all other brake pipes covered due to some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,371 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,847 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,256 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,798 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,678 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,415 miles

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

offside front tyre nearing minimum legal limits

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,423 miles

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 VMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

BK53 VMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is BK53 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 VMR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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