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BN03 LXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,857 mi
Last recorded29,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 28,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 27,423 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,634 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,957 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,078 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 24,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 23,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 22,457 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 21,635 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 20,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 20,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/side rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 19,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 19,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 17,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 16,157 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 16,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 5 May 2009 14,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 12,111 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 9,779 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 9,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 7,013 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,534 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 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 LXZ registered?

BN03 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is BN03 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 LXZ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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