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BN03 TXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,343 mi
Last recorded219,343 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 TXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 219,343 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 219,302 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing BELT BEEN CUT OUT (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 208,214 miles

All seats must be in the upright fixed position when presented for testing

E.M light on

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 208,214 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All seats must be in the upright fixed position when presented for testing

E.M light on

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 196,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG cap missing

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Pass 29 Nov 2013 196,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG cap missing

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 180,241 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG cap/cover missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery inscure

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 16 Oct 2012 180,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LPG cap/cover missing

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery inscure

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 16 Oct 2011 166,515 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment warning light luminated at time of test

nearside rear wheelarch damaged at time of test

offside door mirror cover missing

unable to completely check rear seat belts as seat not in upright position at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2010 150,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror unit damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 131,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 99,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 49,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

BN03 TXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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