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BK03 LWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,533 mi
Last recorded81,533 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,533 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,610 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 65,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,575 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,574 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 50,570 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 50,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 43,150 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,909 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 LWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

BK03 LWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BK03 LWD safe to buy?

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