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BN03 RZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,060 mi
Last recorded273,060 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 273,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s headlight pattern poor

wipers dont always park

Pass 6 Oct 2014 273,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s headlight pattern poor

wipers dont always park

Pass 11 Oct 2013 252,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 252,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 233,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 189,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2011 189,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 159,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 129,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,311 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,386 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 RZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 RZG registered?

BN03 RZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BN03 RZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 RZG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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