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BN03 SFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,903 mi
Last recorded153,903 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 SFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 153,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Sep 2016 153,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,603 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Both headlamp lens faded

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Rear exhaust joint poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2014 139,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres cuts to inner side walls

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,735 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 113,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,770 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,501 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 77,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,631 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 SFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

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

Is BN03 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 SFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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