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BN03 LXX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 169,464 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 159,102 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 158,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 149,345 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 149,298 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 139,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 129,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 105,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 77,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,534 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 LXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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