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BN03 FUD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,379 mi
Last recorded178,379 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 178,379 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 178,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on O/S/F and N/S/F brake pipes to flexi borderline.

Engine management light on.

Engine oil leak.

O/S/R Tyre worn borderline.

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills inspection limited.

Play in O/S/F steering rack borderline.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,201 miles

EM LIGHT ON

FRONT DISCS MARKED

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HOLED

Fail 24 Jun 2011 155,201 miles

EM LIGHT ON

FRONT DISCS MARKED

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HOLED

Pass 1 May 2010 136,111 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 136,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 121,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 101,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,523 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 61,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,087 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 FUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUD, 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 FUD registered?

BN03 FUD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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