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BK53 YEU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,471 miles

Both front top mounts slight play

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,945 miles

Front Both front McPherson strut top mounts have slight play in the up and down motion

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 83,945 miles

Front Both front McPherson strut top mounts have slight play in the up and down motion

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,351 miles

Front Both front top mounts have slight play

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,622 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,740 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 75,740 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,001 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,851 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,410 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,687 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. †

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 YEU 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 87%.

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

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