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BN03 DLV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,859 mi
Last recorded94,859 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 94,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,970 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,970 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion present on offside rear coil spring

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion present on offside rear coil spring

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,932 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

slight movement in offside and nearside front suspension tops

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

slight movement in offside and nearside front suspension tops

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,169 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,928 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,811 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 14,358 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,358 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 DLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

BN03 DLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is BN03 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DLV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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