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BN03 LYG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,769 mi
Last recorded120,769 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,769 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 120,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 110,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 102,475 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,032 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,871 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,678 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly lipped

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly lipped

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,414 miles

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

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

headlamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,357 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamps deteriorating

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 40,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

headlamps deteriorating

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,201 miles

front sidelights have blue tint

headlamp lens`s staring to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

o/s headlamp beam has poor definition

o/s/f alloy wheel has sharp edge caused by damage-cutting into tyre

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge(raised tread)

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

slight wear in o/s rack end

Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front sidelights have blue tint

headlamp lens`s staring to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

o/s headlamp beam has poor definition

o/s/f alloy wheel has sharp edge caused by damage-cutting into tyre

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge(raised tread)

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

slight wear in o/s rack end

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,510 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 28,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 18,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,744 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 7,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 5,759 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 LYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

BN03 LYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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