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BK03 OBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,330 mi
Last recorded44,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,330 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front top suspension mountains have wear and slight lift

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

eml light on

light corrosion to all front and rear brake ferrules

light corrosion to all front metal brake pipes

light corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

nearside tyre perished

oil leak

slight lift and wear in offside front drop link bar

vehicle has body damage to both nearside and offside doors and wings

Fail 14 Jan 2015 42,103 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

both front brake pipes corroded

both front top suspension mounts have slight lift

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

engine management light on

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

vehicle has body damage

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,103 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

both front brake pipes corroded

both front top suspension mounts have slight lift

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casings

engine management light on

n/s/f wing mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

vehicle has body damage

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes have light corrosion

all tyres have age related cracks

both front top suspension mountains have slight lift

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

slight damage to both nearside doors

Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes have light corrosion

all tyres have age related cracks

both front top suspension mountains have slight lift

oil leak

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

slight damage to both nearside doors

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,337 miles

Oil leak

both sills have skirts fitted

o/s obligatory mirror cover is damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

steering rack has slight seepage/damp

Fail 12 Jan 2013 37,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both sills have skirts fitted

o/s obligatory mirror cover is damaged but no sharp edges at time of test

steering rack has slight seepage/damp

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,888 miles

nsf mirror missing osf damage

Fail 16 Jan 2012 34,877 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf mirror missing osf damage

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,527 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,951 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,789 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 OBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

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

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