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BK03 LWP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,839 mi
Last recorded133,839 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 133,839 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front steel brake pipe rusty

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer mounting corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 130,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust system corroded and hanger broken

Pass 7 Jan 2013 130,027 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded and hanger broken

Fail 23 Aug 2011 123,582 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front anti roll bar link have slight wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 123,582 miles

Front anti roll bar link have slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 110,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 105,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 96,571 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,644 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

BK03 LWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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