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BV03 KRF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,118 mi
Last recorded178,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 178,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 178,118 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 173,973 miles

JUST ACCEPTABLE PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 11 Jun 2011 163,503 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND MARKED

INDICATOR SWITCH SLIGHTLY FAULTY

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO REAR CORRODED

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT WEAK

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2011 163,503 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND MARKED

INDICATOR SWITCH SLIGHTLY FAULTY

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO REAR CORRODED

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT WEAK

O/S/F SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2010 147,271 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 124,474 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 29 May 2009 124,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn

Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,801 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 91,871 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 91,871 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 69,248 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 KRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

BV03 KRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is BV03 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 KRF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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