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BK03 CVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,025 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 112,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,472 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,787 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,274 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 70,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,403 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded

slight oil stainson engine

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,329 miles

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

nearside rear tyre on 3mm, 2 nails in tread and perished on tread and sidewalls

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,345 miles

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

offside rear tyre pressure slightly low

slight oil stains on engine

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,532 miles

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded and rear box outer casing coming away

front brake discs and pads worn

nail in inner edge of tread of nearside rear tyre and pressure slightly low(strong advise)

nearside headlamp slightly loose(strong advise)

nearside steering rack gaiter heavily perished(strong advise)

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm and upper gaiter starting to deteriorate(strong advise)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,071 miles

both beam images slightly poor due to headlamps deteriorating and nearside headlamp slightly insecure(strong advise)

exhaust centre and rear corroded and rear box outer casing coming away

nails in tread of both front tyres

rear tyres heavily perished and getting low on tread(strong advise)

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

slight oil stains on engine

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,206 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar link arm top ball joint.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,785 miles

exhaust corroded and rear box outer casing starting to come away

slight oil stains on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,387 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

slight imbalance from rear brakes

windscreen washers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,527 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing just starting to come away

front tyres close to legal limit

slight oil stains on engine

steering rack heavily oil stained(strong advise)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,481 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 8,006 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 CVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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