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BV03 NKS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,324 miles

nail nsf tyre

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 58,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail nsf tyre

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,960 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,823 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 45,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 42,625 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 37,825 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 30,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

duel fuel vehicle, tested on petrol emissions standard

Pass 30 May 2007 23,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 18,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

BV03 NKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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