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BG03 KDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,417 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,218 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front panel damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

underside components showing corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,818 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

nearside headlamp lens slightly misted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,733 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,447 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,982 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust center section corroded at rear flange

exhaust rear section corroded at flange

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust center section corroded at rear flange

exhaust rear section corroded at flange

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,941 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper arm broken.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,842 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,842 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,369 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 24,369 miles

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

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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BG03 KDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG03 KDK, 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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BG03 KDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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