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BC03 NXS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,280 mi
Last recorded168,280 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 NXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 168,280 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 May 2012

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

mileage not dispayed

Pass 25 Oct 2011 160,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 160,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front anti roll bar drop link grease gaiter split

Pass 4 May 2011 158,933 miles

as vt 30 copy

Fail 3 May 2011 158,933 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate delaminated

grease around offside front hub

offside front anti roll bar drop link grease gaitor split

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil around steering rack

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 May 2010 152,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

possible coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 140,117 miles

exhaust blowing

front brake pads wearing low

play and lift in both front strut top mountings

slight fluctuation on front brake readings

small hole in nearside cv gaiter and slightly greasey

Pass 3 Sep 2008 119,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

grease around offside front hub and small hole in c.v gaitor

play and lift in both front strut top mountings

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play and lift in front strut top mountings

Pass 9 Aug 2006 68,157 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BC03 NXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC03 NXS, 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 BC03 NXS registered?

BC03 NXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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