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BK03 GYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

182,839 mi
Last recorded182,839 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 182,839 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 177,989 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,043 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 171,042 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 167,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 167,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,471 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 159,471 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 150,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 141,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 141,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 129,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,134 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin detiorated

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,134 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin detiorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,522 miles

front registration plate detiorated

rear exhaust detiorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate detiorated

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,352 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 99,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,975 miles

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

front registration plates slightly detiorated

Fail 10 Mar 2010 88,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front registration plate slightly detiorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,003 miles

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

advise front number plate

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,204 miles

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

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 GYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GYZ, 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 GYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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