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BK53 YDM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,365 mi
Last recorded161,365 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from rear flexi hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect and knocking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect and knocking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 161,348 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge and bald on inner edge tyre also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre inside out and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded from rear flexi hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect and knocking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (pipe in wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect and knocking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 144,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 130,330 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,090 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,759 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipe to n/s/f hose corroded

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link slight play

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2015 106,536 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 106,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,754 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 91,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,058 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,400 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,232 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,336 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 YDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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