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BK03 MTX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,999 mi
Last recorded53,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

driver seat belt retracting slowly

exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

rear arches corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 53,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

driver seat belt retracting slowly

exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

rear arches corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,744 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs worn

Rear tyres cracking

Rear wheel arches corroded

under body & components showing corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2019 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs worn

Rear tyres cracking

Rear wheel arches corroded

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,597 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,597 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 50,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,067 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,405 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 45,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 43,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,636 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edage of tread, on 2mm depth

offside front tyre worn on inner edage of tread,on 2mm depth

Fail 2 Apr 2012 42,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edage of tread, on 2mm depth

offside front tyre worn on inner edage of tread,on 2mm depth

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,306 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 38,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,548 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,844 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 MTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

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

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