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BC03 TNN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,612 mi
Last recorded28,612 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 TNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 28,612 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 28,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 27,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair carried out (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 26,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens faded (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 24,958 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 24,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front headlamp lens faded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,473 miles

nearside brake flexible hose needs renewing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 20,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside brake flexible hose needs renewing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,722 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front brake hose corroded on furule would advise renewing hose

Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,991 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,151 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 13,151 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,633 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 11,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TNN, 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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BC03 TNN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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