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BK03 MWL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,938 mi
Last recorded47,938 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 MWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 47,938 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 47,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,869 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 45,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 44,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 42,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,825 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,942 miles

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

Sill guards fitted preventing a full inspection of these areas

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,050 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 10,744 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 MWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

BK03 MWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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