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BD03 KSK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,871 mi
Last recorded101,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,871 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2017 95,420 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at rear

exhaust flexi damaged

exhaust has a minor leak of gases at rear

front repeaters starting to show white

tyre wearing low offside rear

tyre worn close to legal limit, nearside rear

Fail 26 May 2017 95,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at rear

exhaust flexi damaged

exhaust has a minor leak of gases at rear

front repeaters starting to show white

tyre wearing low offside rear

tyre worn close to legal limit, nearside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,824 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 92,824 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,613 miles

Both rear tyres low tread and badly perished

NSF droplink slight play

OSF tyre low tread and worn badly on inside shoulder

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,629 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 88,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres low tread and badly perished

NSF droplink slight play

OSF tyre low tread and worn badly on inside shoulder

Pass 30 May 2014 82,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers

Pass 26 May 2012 62,530 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 62,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,051 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 51,222 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 51,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,398 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,031 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 31,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,735 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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BD03 KSK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD03 KSK, 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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BD03 KSK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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