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BK03 MJF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 104,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 103,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 91,748 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 91,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 83,285 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 83,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,993 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition, not blowing at present.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,151 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 59,151 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008
Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,583 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 MJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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