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BN03 HFL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,127 mi
Last recorded118,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 118,127 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,723 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,868 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on??

rear exhaust clamp corroded,plastic cover under engine damaged and insecure,

Fail 8 Oct 2012 86,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on??

rear exhaust clamp corroded,plastic cover under engine damaged and insecure,

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,695 miles

metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroding

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away and rest of system corroded

slight knocking on column

Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroding

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding away and rest of system corroded

slight knocking on column

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,105 miles

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

front lower w/screen plastic trim insecure.

rear brakes out of balance[need attention!!]

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front lower w/screen plastic trim insecure.

rear brakes out of balance[need attention!!]

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,261 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake high

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edges

oil leaks on engine

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front wing damaged.NOTE! O/S REAR B/LIGHT BULB REPLACED ON SITE [NOT WORKING]

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,382 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 10,905 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 HFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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