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BX03 RKV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,905 mi
Last recorded82,905 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 82,905 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding and slight leak

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tyre cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding and slight leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint of rear to centre exhaust badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 50,289 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,879 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,820 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,875 miles

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

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

Nearside front,offside rear,nearside rear tyres perishing.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 26,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,900 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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BX03 RKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BX03 RKV, 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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BX03 RKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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