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BN03 HFB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,218 mi
Last recorded64,218 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,218 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,913 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,690 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,968 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 60,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 59,272 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box hanger very corroded but exhaust still supported

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,550 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,546 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 17,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,482 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 HFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB registered?

BN03 HFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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