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BK03 OMA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,225 mi
Last recorded50,225 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,464 miles

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 41,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 41,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure out of rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 30,989 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully check under body, sills or brake pipes, due to under seal covering, and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,538 miles

Unable to fully check brake pipes and sills, due to sill covers and under seal.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 28,538 miles

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

Unable to fully check brake pipes and sills, due to sill covers and under seal.

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,736 miles

Unable to fully check brake pipes or sills, due to sill covers and under seal covering.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,736 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Unable to fully check brake pipes or sills, due to sill covers and under seal covering.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,101 miles

unable to fully check brake pipes due under seal covering

unable to fully check sills due to covers

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,411 miles

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

Unable to fully check brake pipes, due to under seal covering

unable to fully check sills, due to covers

Fail 22 Apr 2016 26,411 miles

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

Unable to fully check brake pipes, due to under seal covering

unable to fully check sills, due to covers

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,700 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sills

unable to fully to check all brake pipes due to underseal covering

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,043 miles

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

Unable to fully check all brake pipes due to underseal covering

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,969 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 OMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 OMA registered?

BK03 OMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is BK03 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 OMA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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