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BK03 LVP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

203,574 mi
Last recorded203,574 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 203,574 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 203,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 193,239 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 192,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 May 2020 181,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 181,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 176,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 7 May 2019 176,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 8 May 2018 173,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 173,253 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 170,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 161,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded HOSE TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded HOSE TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 161,684 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED FOR I.D (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED FOR I.D. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded HOSE TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded HOSE TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 158,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2015 158,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 149,873 miles

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

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

Nearside outer door mirror cover missing leaving rough edges,not considered sharp.

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 149,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer door mirror cover missing leaving rough edges,not considered sharp.

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

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 142,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 133,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 133,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 121,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 110,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 101,730 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)

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in tread cord not exposed

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,103 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 76,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 LVP, 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 LVP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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