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BK03 MRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,339 mi
Last recorded87,339 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,339 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber splitting

rear silencer corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,339 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade rubber splitting

rear silencer corroding

Pass 25 May 2012 80,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 80,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge badly

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,728 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 59,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,094 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,666 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,665 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side rear lens cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,952 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 MRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

BK03 MRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is BK03 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 MRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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