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BN03 LWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,011 mi
Last recorded62,011 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 62,011 miles

nsf tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded

ns wiper smeary

Fail 16 May 2013 62,010 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns wiper smeary

nsf tyre worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 54,833 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 21 May 2012 54,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,058 miles

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

accident damage to offside front chassis by sub-frame mount poorly repaired

rear silencer held with cable tie

Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

accident damage to offside front chassis by sub-frame mount poorly repaired

rear silencer held with cable tie

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,906 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside and offside lower door sills have factory trim covers which prevents full inspection of metal lower sill areas.

Offside front under bonnet has evidence of accident repaired damage.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 45,906 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside and offside lower door sills have factory trim covers which prevents full inspection of metal lower sill areas.

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front under bonnet has evidence of accident repaired damage.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,412 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,596 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 LWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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