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BP03 SZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,524 mi
Last recorded193,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 SZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 193,524 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

back box deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 193,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

back box deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 179,968 miles

back box deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 179,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

back box deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,096 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust back box outer skin

Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,733 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 149,733 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 141,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,022 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 113,022 miles

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

175/70/14

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,290 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,419 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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BP03 SZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc 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 BP03 SZK, 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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BP03 SZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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