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BK53 YFB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,245 mi
Last recorded194,245 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 194,245 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 181,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 168,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 160,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split On Ends

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape - Nail In Tread Pattern

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Fail 28 Jun 2017 160,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split On Ends

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape - Nail In Tread Pattern

Rear Brake Application Slightly Uneven

Pass 18 Jul 2016 154,408 miles

both head lamp lens 's cloudy

Pass 15 Jul 2015 146,936 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 146,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,798 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 139,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 132,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked/Cut In Tread Pattern

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked & Perished Inner Sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,246 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 125,206 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 104,911 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,910 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 YFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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