MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp-flexes x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Comp-flexes x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)
COOLANT LEAK
N/S R BRAKE BIND
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO REAR HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED (7.1.2)
SILL COVERS FITTED
UNABLE TO CHECK N/S REAR SEAT BELT CHILD SEAT FITTED
Coolant leak
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure
Centre exhaust deteriorated
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces
Oil leak
Rear exhaust hanger brackets detached
Centre exhaust deteriorated
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust hanger brackets detached
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edges
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front tyres 3mm & wearing on inner edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BN03 LXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LXT, 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 LXT registered?
BN03 LXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.
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