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BN03 CAV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,629 mi
Last recorded64,629 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,629 miles

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

Nearside Front n s f o s f head lights slightly deterated opaqe

Nearside Lower outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

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

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

Offside Lower outer sill cover fitted unable to inspec t sill

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front n s f o s f head lights slightly deterated opaqe

Nearside Lower outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill

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

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

Offside Lower outer sill cover fitted unable to inspec t sill

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,749 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,191 miles

front brake disks corroded

nearside front brake pipe slighlty corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,500 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,210 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,175 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 30,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,624 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 CAV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

BN03 CAV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 CAV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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