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BN03 CXH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,666 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 136,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2016 135,868 miles

both front shockers and n/s/r shocker misted in oil

general corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Sep 2016 135,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shockers and n/s/r shocker misted in oil

general corrosion to underside

Pass 27 May 2015 131,696 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 131,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,442 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 123,435 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 118,803 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2012 118,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Jul 2011 111,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 100,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 89,330 miles

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

Front seats don't tip to allow access to rear seat

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,719 miles

Advise tracking out

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,719 miles

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

Advise tracking out

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,841 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 CXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CXH, 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 CXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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