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BK03 KPA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,073 mi
Last recorded142,073 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 142,073 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,209 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,923 miles

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

centre/ rear exhaust joint is corroded and deteriorated

front brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre/ rear exhaust joint is corroded and deteriorated

front brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,688 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 76,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,486 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,769 miles

front bumper insecure on o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,849 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 KPA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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