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BN03 OPC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,683 mi
Last recorded169,683 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 169,683 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 169,683 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 156,936 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front too rear brake pipes slight corroded

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 142,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 142,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 129,003 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,871 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 OPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC registered?

BN03 OPC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BN03 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 OPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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