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BK03 HTV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,078 miles

EML on dash

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on dash

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,405 miles

engine mam light on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine mam light on

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,809 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,542 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,542 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,552 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 Mar 2007 21,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 21,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,806 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 HTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

BK03 HTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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