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BK53 YFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,011 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,432 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,432 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 90,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,751 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,648 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,357 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 YFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFA, 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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What year was BK53 YFA registered?

BK53 YFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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