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BK03 BSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018
Pass 5 Jul 2017
Pass 6 Jul 2016 163,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 152,193 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 119,370 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES/HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 119,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PIPES/HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,012 miles

ADVANCED WEAR AFFECTING FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,160 miles

Both front brake disc vains have advanced corrosion & offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing/corroding.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,044 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTING/CORRODING.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2007 58,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,699 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 41,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 BSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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