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BK03 CVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,473 mi
Last recorded135,473 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 135,473 miles

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

handbrake has excess reserve travel

rear exhaust has minor leak

Fail 4 Dec 2017 135,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake has excess reserve travel

rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wiper worn marking screen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wiper worn marking screen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn in centre & close to wear ind

Rear wiper det

engine mil light on

exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2015 121,882 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & worn on outer edgeclose to to wear ind (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear splitting around inner & outer tyre wall

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

Offside Rear worn in centre & close to wear ind

Rear wiper det

engine mil light on

exhaust back box heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2014 109,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 96,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside headlamp has poor beam pattan

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,526 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 74,526 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,602 miles

strong smell of fuel around tank area, no visible leaks found.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,146 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 62,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,707 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 CVU 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 66.7%.

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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

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

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