MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 PKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 PKD, 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 PKD registered?
BT53 PKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2003.
Is BT53 PKD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT53 PKD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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