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BN03 CVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,043 mi
Last recorded183,043 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 183,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 174,610 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 174,610 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 165,431 miles

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

Nearside mirror case damaged

Nearside parking brake reading low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 165,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to valve &valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to valve & valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside mirror case damaged

Nearside parking brake reading low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 157,111 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,503 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,735 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front subframe rusty

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 130,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Front subframe rusty

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 118,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,616 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 109,616 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,879 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 98,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 95,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 95,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,102 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,472 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray / shoulder area wear nearside front tyre

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 CVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

BN03 CVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BN03 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 CVY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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