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BV03 NKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,480 mi
Last recorded109,480 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 NKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2015 109,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,090 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management lamp on

rear floor seam poor / n/s mid sill poor

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,088 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management lamp on

rear floor seam poor / n/s mid sill poor

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,553 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,401 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,873 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 68,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has possible internal structural damage

Rear no plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres low inner edges

both wing morror covers loose

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,333 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 NKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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