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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,598 cc

K103 BBHMOT history

K103 BBH is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 24 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 70,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
70,790 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K103 BBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K103 BBH was last recorded at 70,790 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2018: 62,807 miles, lower than 64,972 miles on 16 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,784 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,790 miles
  • 2023 – 70,125 miles
  • 2022 – 69,409 miles
  • 2021 – 68,431 miles
  • 2020 – 67,733 miles
  • 2019 – 66,398 miles
  • 2018 – 62,807 miles
  • 2017 – 63,389 miles
  • 2016 – 61,849 miles
  • 2015 – 60,217 miles
  • 2014 – 58,627 miles
  • 2013 – 56,873 miles
  • 2012 – 54,967 miles
  • 2011 – 53,008 miles
  • 2010 – 51,213 miles
  • 2009 – 49,202 miles
  • 2008 – 47,143 miles
  • 2007 – 44,795 miles
  • 2006 – 42,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,790 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,790 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    454698394848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail70,784 miles (+659)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,784 miles
    Test number
    628328337251
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass70,125 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    254493800962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail70,116 miles (+707)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    871988826102
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass69,409 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    322651665323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joins rusty
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusty

  6. Fail69,395 miles (+964)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    137307078693
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joins rusty
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusty

  7. Pass68,431 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    424367719119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,733 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    888514476478
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seal rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seal rusty

  9. Fail67,733 miles (+1,335)1 dangerous1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    111964995063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seal rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seal rusty

  10. Pass66,398 miles (+3,591)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    873211347507
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front exhaust pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,807 miles (-2,165)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,807 miles
    Test number
    706213674682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,972 miles (+1,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    906330288753
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass63,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    235441511510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail63,389 miles (+1,540)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    923654395754
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass61,849 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    621097752032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,825 miles (+1,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    445779881986
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  17. Pass60,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    658568055064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,217 miles (+1,590)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,217 miles
    Test number
    575381355082
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass58,627 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    457668044088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,873 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    268220753081
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass56,873 miles (+1,906)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    505040353027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Pass54,967 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,967 miles
    Test number
    908318532054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,008 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    106040441404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,213 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    142957550006
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front top shock absorber mounts badly deteriorated

  25. Fail51,213 miles (+2,011)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    521455050092
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front top shock absorber mounts badly deteriorated

  26. Pass49,202 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    200807449006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,143 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    914839048062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail47,143 miles (+2,348)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    382029048044
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass44,795 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    121823947069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass42,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    101951956425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail42,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    901121656069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about K103 BBH

Does K103 BBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K103 BBH expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K103 BBH?
The MOT on K103 BBH expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K103 BBH done?
K103 BBH was recorded at 70,790 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has K103 BBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K103 BBH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K103 BBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K103 BBH find?
K103 BBH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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