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BK03 CYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,450 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,559 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 45,559 miles

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

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Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,929 miles

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

wiper blades torn slightly x 2

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,458 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 28 Feb 2007 34,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,391 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 CYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CYF, 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 CYF registered?

BK03 CYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is BK03 CYF safe to buy?

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