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Both headlamp have reduced light output
General underbody corrosion
Both headlamp have reduced light output
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both Headlamp have reduced light output
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working Major Leak (3.5 (a))
Both Headlamp have reduced light output
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode in mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside headlamp has bottom mounting broken but lamp still secure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front top suspension mount has slight play
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre perished between tread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre perished between tread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread.
Offside Rear tyre perished between tread.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread.
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear tyre perished between tread.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box center pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corrosion.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corrosion.
Oil leak ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BK03 VEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.
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