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BV03 ETK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,543 mi
Last recorded161,543 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,543 miles

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2020 159,020 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 159,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 151,809 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 151,802 miles

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

Offside Front Worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 148,413 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2016 145,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 145,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 142,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 133,831 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 133,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 131,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 128,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 128,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 124,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 116,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 96,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,890 miles

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

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 ETK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

BV03 ETK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BV03 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 ETK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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