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CT03 BKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,760 mi
Last recorded80,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Fail 11 Jan 2017 80,713 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 2 Jan 2016 70,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 70,742 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer section corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,266 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 46,265 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,886 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 29,362 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 29,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 13,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,368 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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CT03 BKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CT03 BKJ, 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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CT03 BKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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