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BN03 CKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,030 mi
Last recorded98,030 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,030 miles

front exhaust deteriorated at front round flexi

Fail 8 Aug 2016

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust deteriorated at front round flexi

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs starting to pit/corrode on inner face

Nearside headlight condensated but not affecting beam image

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,648 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,656 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 46,915 miles

advise o/s front tyre close to legal limits

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,391 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 CKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CKE, 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 CKE registered?

BN03 CKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BN03 CKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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