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BK03 HSY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,732 mi
Last recorded93,732 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,732 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear springs corroded

engine wet with oil

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,732 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear springs corroded

engine wet with oil

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,200 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,806 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged and edges scrubbed

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and flanges heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,803 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both head light lenses deteriorated

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged and edges scrubbed

n/s wiper blade worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and flanges heavily corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2014 85,753 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/ door mirror missing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 67,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2009 63,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,442 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,053 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,756 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 HSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HSY, 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 HSY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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