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BN03 OKW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,860 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,860 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,804 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *** O/S/F = 2.0MM*** , N/S/F = 3.0MM , O/S/R & N/S/R = 4.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 69,804 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *** O/S/F = 2.0MM*** , N/S/F = 3.0MM , O/S/R & N/S/R = 4.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,081 miles

*** HEAD LAMP PATTERNS POOR ***

Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

*** HEAD LAMP PATTERNS POOR ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,245 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 26,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

WATER IN OSF HEADLAMP==OIL ON G/GBOX==DAMPNESS ARUOND RACK PINION

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,228 miles

WATER IN OSF HEADLAMP==OIL ON G/GBOX==DAMPNESS ARUOND RACK PINION

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 OKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

BN03 OKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BN03 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OKW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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