MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
plastic sill covers fitted
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
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
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
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)
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
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
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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