MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear top mounting coroding (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear top mounting coroding (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle bushes pershing
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear top mounting coroding (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s rear top mounting coroding (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear axle bushes pershing
Brake cable damaged o/s (1.1.15 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Exhaust back box in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust back box in poor condition
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK53 YEE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YEE, 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 YEE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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