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BK03 LZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,230 mi
Last recorded200,230 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 200,230 miles

front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2022 200,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 198,293 miles

Door mirror covers missing

Fail 5 May 2020 197,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Wishbone front mounting excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 179,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 155,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 141,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 131,860 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 128,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 121,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

surface corrosion to front subframe unable to inspect due to plastic engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,433 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorated but is not leaking at time of inspection

Pass 29 May 2012 110,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 103,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 103,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,817 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,817 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,734 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,255 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 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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