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BT53 OKD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,307 mi
Last recorded172,307 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 172,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 172,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 155,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,395 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim on lower limit

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 126,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,866 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted to o/f side and n/side

Fail 27 Jan 2014 108,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

sill covers fitted to o/f side and n/side

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 92,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,165 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 81,165 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,194 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,783 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 39,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 OKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OKD, 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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BT53 OKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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