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BK03 JSV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,148 mi
Last recorded51,148 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,148 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 51,148 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,678 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 46,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,007 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 41,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE HAS SOME SIDEWALL DAMAGE NO CORDS SHOWING

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

UNDER SIDE OF BONNET HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 34,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 28,257 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,743 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded but still gas tight

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,949 miles

back exhaust section corrored slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,207 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,189 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,065 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,474 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 JSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

BK03 JSV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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