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BN03 UAB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 141,220 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 112,290 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 112,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,952 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 99,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior mirror loose

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,760 miles

interior mirror loose

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp poor beam image

offside headlamp poor beam image

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,394 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp poor beam image

offside headlamp poor beam image

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp poor beam image

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp poor beam image

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 80,027 miles

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

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 13 Apr 2010 80,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,683 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,438 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 UAB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

BN03 UAB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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