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BN03 BFL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,172 mi
Last recorded200,172 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 200,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 195,500 miles

Front wipers not self parking

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2013 195,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers not self parking

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 185,033 miles

Oil leak

wipers deteriating

Fail 22 Mar 2012 185,033 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

wipers deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2011 143,506 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 143,505 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 111,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,759 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit.

o/s rear tyre swopt with spare, now o/s rear tyre close to limit, recommend replacing soon.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 53,511 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)

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 BFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BN03 BFL, 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 BFL registered?

BN03 BFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is BN03 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 BFL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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