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BV03 KGY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 87,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

engine warning light on

oil leek engine area

Fail 16 May 2017 87,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose at top nut (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leek engine area

Pass 13 May 2016 73,246 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

all rear metal brake pipes rusty need cleaning and lubing

Pass 12 May 2015 64,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,662 miles

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

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

Outer Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 56,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2012 53,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,498 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,412 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 KGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 KGY, 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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BV03 KGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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