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BK03 LZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,976 mi
Last recorded139,976 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central rear pipe running from nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,283 miles

main run brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow exhaust rear

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 133,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

main run brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow exhaust rear

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,553 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 128,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 122,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 122,213 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,510 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 115,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 109,380 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 109,376 miles

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

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

engine mangemnt light on

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,856 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,065 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 70,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,357 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 LZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

BK03 LZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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