MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre is cracking slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake effieciency is lower than normal, may require investigation
front brakes have some imbalance
offside front windscreen zone a section, drivers view has scratch
offside rear tyre has slight deterioration on sidewalls and inbetween tread
offside rear tyre is stepped on tread
offside rear wheel arch has slight damage/ corrosion
rear number plate has slight deterioration
rear trailing arm bushes have slight wear
suspect brake load sensing valve is sticking internally, may require attention
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake effieciency is lower than normal, may require investigation
front brakes have some imbalance
offside front windscreen zone a section, drivers view has scratch
offside rear tyre has slight deterioration on sidewalls and inbetween tread
offside rear tyre is stepped on tread
offside rear wheel arch has slight damage/ corrosion
rear number plate has slight deterioration
suspect brake load sensing valve is sticking internally, may require attention
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs have corrosion on inner surface edges
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage
rear tyres (speed rating t) have different speed rating to front tyres (speed h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BK53 YEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YEJ, 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 YEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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