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BK03 CVL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 CVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 77,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 73,254 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 69,154 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 65,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

slight cracks in tread & outer sidewalls on both rear tyres,not showing any ply or cords

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 56,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,865 miles

front wiper motor worn

n/s front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 42,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,696 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 37,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,493 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 26,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 26,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,821 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 CVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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