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BV03 EKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,852 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,528 miles

inner rack has slight play

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,987 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light light on

Pass 8 May 2014 63,154 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 58,182 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 58,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,534 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 47,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 47,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,772 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,830 miles

This vehicle has previously suffered severe damage to its rear offside

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,706 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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BV03 EKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV03 EKJ, 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 BV03 EKJ registered?

BV03 EKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is BV03 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 EKJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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