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BK03 OFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 OFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,014 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from compensator to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from compensator to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 119,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,750 miles

front disc corroded

inner front brake pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,750 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disc corroded

inner front brake pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,666 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 75,666 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 50,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,319 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 OFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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