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BV03 KLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,638 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear brake fluctuating

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded and leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2017 126,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Condition of front headlamp lenses

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 116,006 miles

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

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

Condition of exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,360 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both front & rear brake pipes to flexi

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2012 109,804 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to main brake pipes & to rear flexi

Wear to offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2011 104,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,078 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,580 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 87,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 78,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,944 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 KLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

BV03 KLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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