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BN03 DPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,979 mi
Last recorded60,979 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,322 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 58,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 56,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,079 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,235 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 41,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,784 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 22,807 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 DPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

BN03 DPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BN03 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DPX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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