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BK03 BMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,699 mi
Last recorded154,699 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 154,694 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 150,524 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 147,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 142,559 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 142,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 136,285 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 136,285 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 129,745 miles

Back box corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,664 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,502 miles

n/s/f mirror glass cracked but not affecting rear view

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,732 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 78,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK03 BMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK03 BMZ, 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 BK03 BMZ registered?

BK03 BMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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