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BK53 ZBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,732 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust slight corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,382 miles

rear exhaust slight corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 71,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,570 miles

rear exhaust slight corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 65,584 miles

e m l light is on

radiator leaking

rear back box very rusty

Fail 21 May 2014 65,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

e m l light is on

radiator leaking

rear back box very rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside front washer jet partially blocked

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2012 57,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

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

Offside front washer jet partially blocked

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,130 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 36,997 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,475 miles

movement in n/s/f top strut mount(bush)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,436 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 ZBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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