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BK03 KOU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,582 mi
Last recorded137,582 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 137,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,710 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 96,707 miles

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

Advise inspection of rear brakes

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,741 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,740 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust shield insecure.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 78,705 miles

slight movement in nearside front drop vertical link,nearside rear shocker cover broken,nearside front tyre close to wear limits.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,741 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,273 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 KOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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