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BV03 KRK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,018 mi
Last recorded202,018 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 202,018 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 185,261 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 182,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 182,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013

Exaust system corroded.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished.(advise replace)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre uneven worn.(advise replace)

Fail 25 Jun 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exaust system corroded.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished.(advise replace)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre uneven worn.(advise replace)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 163,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front frame to chassis bolts has slight corrosion.

exhaust system corroded and brackets broken,secure at time of test.

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2012 163,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front frame to chassis bolts has slight corrosion.

exhaust system corroded and brackets broken,secure at time of test.

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,694 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 153,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 110,213 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

offside rear road wheel has slight buckle

Pass 8 Jun 2007 94,602 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 73,619 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 KRK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KRK, 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 KRK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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