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BK03 MVV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 117,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 112,544 miles

Offside Rear wheel Arce corroded

Fail 7 May 2022

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel Arce corroded

Pass 1 May 2021 108,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on front coil springs

fuel filter corroded

rear axle bushs deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2019 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all coil springs corroded

corrosion on various brake pipes

Fail 9 May 2019 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,904 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 87,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,486 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2014

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 61,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,023 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 31,405 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 25,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,941 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 MVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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