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BN03 CDU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 99,265 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,226 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Front exhaust flex section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres showing age related cracks

n/s rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres showing age related cracks

n/s rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 78,486 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2014 75,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,330 miles

air bag fault

Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,524 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 42,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,516 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,525 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 22,525 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 CDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CDU, 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 CDU registered?

BN03 CDU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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