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BN03 LXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 133,481 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2017 133,481 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 125,644 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 118,657 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure

Fail 13 May 2015 118,514 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 110,714 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger brackets detached

Fail 20 May 2014 110,714 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 99,950 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 90,081 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 90,081 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 76,340 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 76,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,139 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 44,383 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,018 miles

Both front tyres 3mm & wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,429 miles

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?

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 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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The MOT history for BN03 LXT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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