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BV03 KPL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 95,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,419 miles

front and rear brake pipes (both sides) corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,075 miles

exhaust back box deteriated.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,075 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriated.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,290 miles

N/S Number plate bulb dim

Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,290 miles

N/S Number plate bulb dim

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,576 miles

all under side brake pipes corroding

both rear tyres crackinmg on outer walls but not showing cords

oil leak near side front of vehicle

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,566 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,654 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,757 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 KPL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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