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BV03 KJF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,094 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 98,094 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,855 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 89,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,826 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,116 miles

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

n/s wiper blade splite on end

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,345 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,808 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,756 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 19,712 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 KJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 KJF, 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 KJF registered?

BV03 KJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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