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BN03 FRJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,180 mi
Last recorded126,180 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 126,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 116,091 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,632 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,483 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 108,409 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,407 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 101,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,546 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,887 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 92,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,041 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low. Both rear tyres starting to perish. Rear exhaust section corroding. Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,890 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,461 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 FRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

BN03 FRJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is BN03 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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