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BK03 JWN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,916 mi
Last recorded127,916 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion underside including some components

Fail 14 Mar 2023 127,871 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in 2 places 1 not repairable ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,987 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 124,210 miles

both headlamps slightly misted and both rear lamps slightly damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount worn [ may need attention soon] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 124,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount worn [ may need attention soon] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly misted and both rear lamps slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing/worn on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2016 99,225 miles

Advise child seat fitted

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic cills fitted

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 99,004 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Advise child seat fitted

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise plastic cills fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2015 84,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic cill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,900 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,386 miles

ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WEAK BEAM PATERN

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,384 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WEAK BEAM PATERN

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,664 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,381 miles

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

both front tyres are worn more on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f sterring tie rod

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,609 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 JWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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