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BT03 KVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,170 mi
Last recorded202,170 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 202,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

eml light on

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 200,164 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LENS (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 200,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUTING MISSING (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring broken OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LENS (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 197,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 195,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 192,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 192,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Management Light illuminating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 191,213 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 191,213 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 167,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 170,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 138,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 104,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 76,492 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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BT03 KVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 BT03 KVK, 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 BT03 KVK registered?

BT03 KVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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