MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
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
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
as vt 30 copy
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play and lift in front strut top mountings
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BC03 NXS safe to buy?
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