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BV03 KHB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 138,402 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 138,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,072 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking (o/s/f only slightly)

both head lamp lens are in very poor condition

both rear tyres are bald on edges

centre and rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking (o/s/f only slightly)

both head lamp lens are in very poor condition

both rear tyres are bald on edges

centre and rear exhaust is very rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,613 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,613 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,994 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken.

nearside parking brake reading slightly low.

offside wiper poor.

rear numberplate discoloured.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 61,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside door mirror glass broken.

nearside parking brake reading slightly low.

offside wiper poor.

rear numberplate discoloured.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,810 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge (step tread)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 42,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre/rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge (step tread)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,381 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,133 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,860 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 KHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHB, 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 KHB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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