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BK03 MHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

151,392 mi
Last recorded151,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 151,392 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over1.6mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 151,392 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over1.6mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 145,995 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,681 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 135,681 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 128,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,790 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 123,091 miles

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

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

engine oil leak from front of engine

wiring hanging down under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine oil leak from front of engine

wiring hanging down under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2013 118,633 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 113,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 105,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 94,499 miles

205/50/16w

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box outer skin corroded

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre on 3mm

service inspection light on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,499 miles

205/50/16w

back box outer skin corroded

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre on 3mm

service inspection light on

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 79,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 79,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,964 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 MHM 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 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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