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BK03 MHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,717 mi
Last recorded75,717 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 75,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 64,411 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 51,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2016 37,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,439 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management warning light on

front number plate slightly worn

rear exhaust outer shield deteriorated

rear number plate slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,211 miles

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

engine management warning light on

rear exhaust join deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,149 miles

engine management light on

outer shield on rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

slight cracking on both front tyres

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 18 Mar 2011 28,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight cracking on both rear tyres inside tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,372 miles

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

engine management light on

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight cracking on both rear tyres inside tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,314 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,294 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 MHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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