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BK03 UYJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,164 mi
Last recorded124,164 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 124,164 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 124,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,889 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,040 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,161 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,190 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,412 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 UYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

BK03 UYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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