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BK03 MPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,402 mi
Last recorded56,402 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

emissions not tested(machine failure)

front brake discs pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2015 56,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & starting to perish

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (1.8.A.1b)

emissions not tested(machine failure)

front brake discs pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,582 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,314 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2012 47,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,577 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,188 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,056 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 15,987 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 MPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

BK03 MPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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