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BN03 CVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,656 miles

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

wipers sometimes dont park in off position when switched off

Fail 15 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wipers sometimes dont park in off position when switched off

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,892 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,892 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 64,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,292 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 CVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

BN03 CVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN03 CVG have outstanding finance?

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