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BT53 FKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,403 mi
Last recorded140,403 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,403 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 140,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,475 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 127,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,883 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,875 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,759 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

no rubber on rear wiper blade

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 27 Apr 2010 92,759 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 84,100 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate damaged

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 1 May 2009 84,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate damaged

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2007 162,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 118,901 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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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.

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