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BN03 BFE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,729 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 81,729 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,597 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,597 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,500 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,678 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,072 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 53,070 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,960 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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BN03 BFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN03 BFE, 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 BN03 BFE registered?

BN03 BFE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BN03 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 BFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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