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BK53 ZZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,893 mi
Last recorded101,893 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 101,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,311 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,216 miles

1x rear exhaust mount missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

cuts to nearside front tyre

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

1x rear exhaust mount missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

cuts to nearside front tyre

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,459 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cuts in tyre sidewalls front & rear

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear registration plate fixings loose

Fail 21 Jun 2012 76,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

deep cut to offside rear tyre & cracking

rear registration plate fixings loose

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

rear brakes imbalanced

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

rear brakes imbalanced

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,131 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,596 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,073 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,494 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 ZZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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