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BK03 CVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,511 mi
Last recorded60,511 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 60,511 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 60,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 59,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 59,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 58,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 55,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2017 50,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 48,826 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 46,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,240 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 43,240 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 39,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,441 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,441 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 30,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,808 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 12,422 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 CVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

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

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