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BK03 MWC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,375 mi
Last recorded150,375 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 150,375 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))

Sills Covered

Fail 17 Aug 2026 150,375 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))

Sills Covered

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 149,639 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 149,601 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 145,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light in poor condition

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 143,426 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 143,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 138,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 138,384 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 133,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 131,755 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 131,755 miles

Brake performance not tested Off side rear brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 128,321 miles

Off side rear brake pipe is corroded.

Rear coil springs are corroded.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 125,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,220 miles

Brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Handbrake cable rubber boots are split.

Naer side front antiroll bar link has slight wear.

Rear exhaust s corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,533 miles

Brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Off side handbrake cable rubber boot is split.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 104,143 miles

Near side inner drive shaft boot is starting to split.

Off side handbrake cable rubber boot is split.

Off side headlamp beam is deterioating.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,658 miles

Front brake disc's are corroded, brake pads are 90% worn.

Near side track rod end has slight wear.

Off side handbrake cable rubber boot is split.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,835 miles

Front brake disc's are corroded, brake pads are 80% worn.

Fuel filler neck breather hose is perished.

Near side front and off side rear brake pipes are corroded.

Near side track rod end has slight free play.

Off side handbrake cable rubber boot is split.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,095 miles

Front brake disc's are corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,065 miles

Both front indictors are showing white.

Both front tyres are worn to 2.0 mm on inside egdes.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,626 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both front indicators are starting to show white light.

Both front tyres are just under 3.0 mm.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 71,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 58,351 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 58,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,228 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 MWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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