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BV03 EKL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,878 mi
Last recorded132,878 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 126,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING ON TREAD,HAS CUT IN TREAD SECTION AND HAS NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEFORE FLEXIBLE HOSE AND NEAR CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE BEFORE FLEXIBLE HOSE AT CROSSOVER TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 124,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING ON TREAD,HAS CUT IN TREAD SECTION AND HAS NAIL IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEFORE FLEXIBLE HOSE AND NEAR CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL PIPE BEFORE FLEXIBLE HOSE AT CROSSOVER TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,251 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,713 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 114,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,687 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 100,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,046 miles

nearside rear shock damp

slight play offside front top mount

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,390 miles

exhaust backbox peeling. no blow

rear shocks slightly damp

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,699 miles

exhaust back box peeling no blow

rear shocks slightly damp

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,338 miles

exhaust back box peeling no blow

front wipers slightly split

offside rear tyre misshapen inner edge

rear shocks slightly damp

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,871 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,871 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,955 miles

exhaust back box peeling not blowing

rear shocks slightly damp

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,628 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 EKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

BV03 EKL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is BV03 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 EKL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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