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BT53 PKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 113,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes, behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes, behind fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,344 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 2 Jun 2018 86,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 75,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,277 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 61,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 52,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

covers on sills

damage to o/s/f floor

n/s/r tyre out of shape worn on inner edge and close to limit

slight damage both rear outer tyre walls

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

covers on sills

slight damage to outer tyre wall o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,851 miles

ns front tyre wearing on edges

ns rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 11,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 PKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

BT53 PKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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