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BK03 UAG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,889 mi
Last recorded143,889 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 143,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake backing plate in poor condition

slight binding to n/s/r brake

slight oil leak

uundertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2018 143,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake backing plate in poor condition

slight binding to n/s/r brake

slight oil leak

uundertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,747 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2017

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Emissions void due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,225 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 127,971 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhuast slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2015 127,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear exhuast slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2014 103,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,563 miles

advise o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,518 miles

advise corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

advise corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 90,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,534 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 73,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing close to the tread depth indicators

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,068 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 UAG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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