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BK03 CXA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,959 mi
Last recorded142,959 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 142,959 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner "D" bush on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

back box rubber mount missing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,272 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s n/s front tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,646 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 122,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,407 miles

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

Wipers not parking correctly.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,216 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 86,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,719 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,470 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on.

n/s/f tyre has cuts.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 25,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,454 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 CXA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

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

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