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BN03 CDE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,363 mi
Last recorded120,363 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 109,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 109,758 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,444 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 102,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,580 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,370 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,491 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,935 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORODE

Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,670 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 CDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

BN03 CDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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