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BK03 HTC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,246 mi
Last recorded124,246 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 124,246 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,372 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

covered sills

Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,632 miles

N/S steering rack boot leaking.

O/S steering rack boot leaking.

Removed air fresheners from mirror for test.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,408 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 45,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

recomend n/s/f tyre on 2mm > will need o/s/f soon on 3-4mm

Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,151 miles

recomend n/s/f tyre on 2mm > will need o/s/f soon on 3-4mm

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,267 miles

badley need's new rear tyres †oil low off dipstick

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,397 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 HTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

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

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