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BK03 LXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,500 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted-limited inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,521 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,877 miles

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

headlamp lenses glazed

Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak turbo area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,011 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamps Glazed

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamps Glazed

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,428 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,181 miles

front brake discs corroded

front n/s & o/s anti-roll bar links worn

rear tyres worn low 195-60-15

Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 2,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,297 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 LXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

BK03 LXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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