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BK03 CVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,813 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 75,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 64,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,287 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 41,282 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,810 miles

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

rear box corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 28,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,457 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 24,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 9,955 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 CVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

BK03 CVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BK03 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 CVC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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