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BK03 UAF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

341,784 mi
Last recorded341,784 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 341,784 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 341,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 319,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 292,472 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 268,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 241,692 miles

Rear EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 18 Nov 2014 213,579 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 213,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 18 Nov 2013 183,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 150,931 miles

rear exhaust box detereorating

Fail 23 Nov 2011 144,842 miles

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

both rear shockabsorbers worn

near side front antirollbar link worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 144,842 miles

both rear shockabsorbers worn

near side front antirollbar link worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,820 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 131,820 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack tie-rod.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,753 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 15 Oct 2009 114,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,902 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 103,899 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,533 miles

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

front brakes out of balance=10kg=6%.

rear no plate starting to deteriate.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 86,525 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes out of balance=10kg=6%.

rear no plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UAF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

BK03 UAF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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