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BN03 OLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 117,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,617 miles

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre on limits

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres badly perished

wipers don't self park

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,292 miles

rear exhuast in poor condition

rear tyres perishing

wipers wont self park

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,292 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhuast in poor condition

rear tyres perishing

wipers wont self park

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,820 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre perished

rear box corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 97,918 miles

rear box poor

Pass 31 May 2012 92,631 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhuast corroding

temp repair to o/s mirror

Fail 31 May 2012 92,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhuast corroding

temp repair to o/s mirror

Pass 27 May 2011 86,172 miles

chips in screen

handbrake lever high

Fail 26 May 2011 86,169 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

handbrake lever high

Fail 27 May 2010 81,561 miles

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

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

chips on screen

rear boarded out

slight wear on front discs

Pass 27 May 2010 81,561 miles

chips on screen

rear boarded out

slight wear on front discs

Fail 23 May 2009 79,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chips on screen

front tyres on limits & small cuts

small splits on wipers

Pass 23 May 2009 79,479 miles

chips on screen

front tyres on limits & small cuts

small splits on wipers

Pass 16 May 2008 75,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,760 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,850 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 OLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

BN03 OLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is BN03 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OLX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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