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BN03 FTK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

230,707 mi
Last recorded230,707 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 FTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 230,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 225,700 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 213,898 miles

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

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

some rust on rear exhaust box.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 213,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

some rust on rear exhaust box.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 199,562 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 190,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 178,236 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 178,236 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 168,877 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 156,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 135,534 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,422 miles

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

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

fuel smell

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,206 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 FTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FTK, 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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BN03 FTK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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