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BN03 CKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,691 mi
Last recorded117,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 110,002 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2013 110,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,276 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter damaged

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,272 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer cv gaiter damaged

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,124 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,518 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 98,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 91,983 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2007 86,150 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 86,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 69,782 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 69,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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 CKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CKX, 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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BN03 CKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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