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BN03 OPD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,731 mi
Last recorded43,731 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 43,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 41,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 37,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 37,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 36,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,565 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded on outer skin

Pass 5 Mar 2016 33,932 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 32,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,528 miles

exhaust back box outer skin peeling but not blowing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,765 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,567 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,546 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 19,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,916 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 OPD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

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

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