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2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,486 mi
Last recorded77,486 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 CSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,486 miles

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

both front top suspension mount bush worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,486 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,483 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 64,072 miles

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2016 64,072 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s+o/s (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,616 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,917 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,066 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 24,660 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,256 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 CSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CSV, 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 CSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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