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BK03 BRV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,667 mi
Last recorded169,667 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 169,667 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 169,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 163,018 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 143,924 miles

Oil leak

exhaust tail box and middle pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2014 143,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust tail box and middle pipe rusty

front bumper loose

n/s head light loose

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 135,406 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 135,406 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhust middle pipe and tail box getting rusty

n/s/r tyre getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2012 127,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust middle pipe to tail box joint rusty

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2010 116,400 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,508 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 106,508 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,970 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 82,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 76,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 71,828 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,828 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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BK03 BRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BK03 BRV, 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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BK03 BRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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