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BN03 CXK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,776 mi
Last recorded175,776 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 175,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 170,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 163,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 163,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 158,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 141,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,401 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 127,401 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 101,731 miles

Oil leak

different tyre sizes front and rear

front brake pads low

slight play in both front antiroll bar link balljoints

slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 7 May 2009 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

different tyre sizes front and rear

front brake pads low

slight play in both front antiroll bar link balljoints

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 16 May 2008 91,870 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 91,870 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 78,013 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 CXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

BN03 CXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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