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BN03 CUV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,396 mi
Last recorded138,396 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 138,396 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 127,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 May 2013 127,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,270 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting hanger snapped

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

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

Rear number plate loose

Fail 26 Apr 2012 119,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust rear silencer mounting hanger snapped

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

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

Rear number plate loose

Pass 26 May 2011 113,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 103,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

engine has slight missfire

Fail 19 May 2010 103,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine has slight missfire

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Pass 20 May 2009 89,039 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 20 May 2009 89,039 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 20 May 2008 71,915 miles

brakes difficult to see clearly

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 May 2007 54,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 38,946 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 CUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

BN03 CUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is BN03 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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