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BN03 CAE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,967 mi
Last recorded114,967 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 114,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,687 miles

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,641 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,637 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,708 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES/PLUS PASS REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH /PLUS WEAR EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Rear SILENCER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,708 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES/PLUS PASS REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH /PLUS WEAR EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear SILENCER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,706 miles

exhaust 1st skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,225 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 CAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

BN03 CAE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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