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BV03 KLD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,617 mi
Last recorded48,617 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,617 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyre's starting to crack

coolant level low

exhaust rear section corroding

front sub frame mounting points corroding

lower transmission stabuliser mount bush starting to perish

surface corrosion to both front metal brake lines

surface corrosion to rear axle

surface corrosion to underbody metal brake lines

surface corrosion to underbody rear metal brake lines

Fail 18 Feb 2020 46,292 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure nearside corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyre's starting to crack

coolant level low

exhaust rear section corroding

front bumper slightly insecure on the nearside corner but unlikely to become detached

front sub frame mounting points corroding

lower transmission stabuliser mount bush starting to perish

surface corrosion to both front metal brake lines

surface corrosion to rear axle

surface corrosion to underbody metal brake lines

surface corrosion to underbody rear metal brake lines

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,521 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear ex box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 38,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear ex box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,901 miles

osf osr nsr tyres cracking side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp nearside

Pass 13 Feb 2009 33,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,578 miles

front discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2007 28,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 21,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,797 miles

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

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 KLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KLD, 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 KLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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