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BN03 CXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 CXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 180,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

number plates deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2019 180,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

front subframe corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

number plates deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 164,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

number plates deteriorating

o/s/f shocker slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2018 164,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

number plates deteriorating

o/s/f shocker slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2017 156,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f shocker slight leak

rear wiper blade missing

various body panels damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2017 156,364 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f shocker slight leak

rear wiper blade missing

various body panels damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2016 147,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

windscreen damage

Fail 17 Sep 2016 146,810 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

windscreen damage

Pass 23 Sep 2015 132,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/inner edge heavily worn/stepped tread design (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlights deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,548 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front headlights faded

front washers half blocked

n/s/f centre wheel cap missing

n/s/f wingmirror damaged

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper not working

rear wiper split and broken

verious body work damage

Fail 12 Sep 2014 124,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front headlights faded

front washers half blocked

n/s/f centre wheel cap missing

n/s/f wingmirror damaged

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper not working

rear wiper split and broken

verious body work damage

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,393 miles

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brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

damage to n/s body panels

damage to n/s mirror

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/f tyre non extraload

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

oill leak ?

Fail 26 Sep 2013 116,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

damage to n/s body panels

damage to n/s mirror

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses deteriorating

n/s/f tyre non extraload

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

oill leak ?

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,317 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 106,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,192 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes corroding

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,192 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,350 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear washer not working

wiper blades weak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 85,884 miles

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

Oil leak

cracks in front windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2009 85,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracks in front windscreen

Fail 17 May 2008 74,775 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 74,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,305 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 CXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CXF, 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 CXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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