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BV03 KLL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 156,432 miles

slight play in rack mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2011 150,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 143,138 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 143,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads low.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 113,645 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST POOR CONDITION ###############

ADVISE N/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION#############################

ADVISE OILLEAK ENG ########################

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 113,639 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE EXHAUST POOR CONDITION ###############

ADVISE N/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION#############################

ADVISE OILLEAK ENG ########################

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 85,647 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 23 Feb 2006 58,937 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,937 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 KLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KLL, 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 KLL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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