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BK03 EBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,504 mi
Last recorded81,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,504 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,827 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 73,827 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 28,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,843 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 18,843 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBF, 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 EBF registered?

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

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