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BK53 ZBO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,229 miles

brake pipes corroded

front lower suspension arms have play

near side front wheel bearing has play

off side front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,397 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,063 miles

engine light on.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,164 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,981 miles

Added 1Ltr 10/40 oil for emmission test

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,981 miles

Added 1Ltr 10/40 oil for emmission test

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,879 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 26,879 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 18,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumper insecure n/s

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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