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BK53 YEE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,987 mi
Last recorded146,987 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,987 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 140,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 140,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 135,753 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 135,751 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,242 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,557 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 118,762 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 118,762 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,063 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condition

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,063 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,335 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,335 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 90,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,733 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 82,750 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,750 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 54,638 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,647 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,335 miles

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?

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 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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