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BK03 UAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,467 mi
Last recorded198,467 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 198,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 198,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 187,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nsf osf tyre edges wearing

Fail 12 Sep 2012 187,175 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nsf osf tyre edges wearing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 179,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 179,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 169,780 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 157,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 143,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 130,094 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 130,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 113,424 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 113,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 65,008 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 UAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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