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BT53 KBZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,387 mi
Last recorded69,387 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 69,010 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED / SIGNS OF VEHICLE BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON BRAKES

HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED

NO EXHAUST BACK BOX FITTED (REMOVED) EX EXTENDED AND CHROME TAIL PIPES FITTED

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / VEHICLE BEEN STOOD

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,417 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,565 miles

front/rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,524 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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BT53 KBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT53 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

BT53 KBZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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