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BF03 NNM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,183 mi
Last recorded179,183 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 179,183 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2022 179,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2021 174,471 miles

Headlamps matted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 170,079 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2020 169,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 165,145 miles

osf tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 10 Oct 2018 163,175 miles

Windscreen has slight damage but does not impair vision

Fail 9 Oct 2018 163,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage but does not impair vision

Pass 10 Oct 2017 160,926 miles

Headlights matted

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 160,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlights matted

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 156,048 miles

headlight lens matted (does not effect beam image)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 152,320 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf tyre worn low in tread

play in both front strut tops

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 152,219 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf tyre worn low in tread

play in both front strut tops

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 149,186 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2014 149,103 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 145,176 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 145,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,780 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,690 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 124,690 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 114,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 106,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 91,462 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 91,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 55,460 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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BF03 NNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BF03 NNM, 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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BF03 NNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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