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BK03 OGY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 89,215 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 89,215 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 78,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,613 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,257 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,877 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,438 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,875 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,820 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,645 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 OGY 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 66.7%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

BK03 OGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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