MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box
o/s door mirror damaged only just passed test
road springs best pairs
tread on o/s/r tyre 3mm
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box
o/s door mirror damaged only just passed test
road springs best pairs
tread on o/s/r tyre 3mm
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to rear exhaust box
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to rear exhaust box
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to parts of exhaust system
no rubber on rear wiper blade
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
corrosion to parts of exhaust system
no rubber on rear wiper blade
unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers
exhaust system corroded
front number plate damaged
sill covers fitted
undertray fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust system corroded
front number plate damaged
sill covers fitted
undertray fitted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 FKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BT53 FKX, 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 BT53 FKX registered?
BT53 FKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is BT53 FKX safe to buy?
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