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BN03 FTD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

277,678 mi
Last recorded277,678 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 277,678 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 275,684 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 273,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 273,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 271,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 269,844 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 266,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 264,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 256,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 247,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 238,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 230,655 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 230,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 219,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 208,692 miles

slight noise on n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 196,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 196,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 185,126 miles

front brake pads low

rear silener box weak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 172,430 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2011 172,430 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 162,393 miles

rear silencer box weak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 154,511 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 154,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 144,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 125,111 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 110,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 110,530 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 FTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

BN03 FTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BN03 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 FTD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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