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BK03 DAU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,612 mi
Last recorded109,612 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,612 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,357 miles

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

coolant leak n/s/f lower radiator

eml light on

front lower engine mount rubber perished

no spare wheel

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cleand up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cleaned up (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant leak n/s/f lower radiator

eml light on

front lower engine mount rubber perished

no spare wheel

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,404 miles

front tyres 3mm

slight corrosion front coil springs

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,628 miles

blue smoke on idle

centre to rear exhaust joint badly corroded

rear exhaust hanger not supporting exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,448 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,322 miles

front brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,172 miles

Small chip in O/S lower section of front windscreen outside of the swept area

Fail 19 Mar 2008 55,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Small chip in O/S lower section of front windscreen outside of the swept area

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,641 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 38,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,249 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 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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