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BV03 KPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,020 mi
Last recorded150,020 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 150,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 174,910 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 174,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All front suspension components corroded

Engine management warning lamp on

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear roadsprings corroded

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose close to excessively corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 167,839 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe rear section slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2009 160,395 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

grease around nearside cv gaitor

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2009 160,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly discoloured

grease around nearside cv gaitor

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2008 145,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 130,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 130,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 115,152 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 KPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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