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BV03 EKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,336 mi
Last recorded113,336 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,188 miles

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

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

front pads worn low

Pass 8 May 2015 98,397 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 98,164 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake lines corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 85,848 miles

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f bottom ball joint has play to limit

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 7 May 2014 85,825 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f bottom ball joint has play to limit

o/s/f drop link has slight play

rear exhaust box hanger broken

rear exhaust box has a slight leak

Pass 1 May 2013 74,651 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,467 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 64,139 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,129 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 EKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

BV03 EKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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