MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust back box heavily corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust back box heavily corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
coolant low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake pipes corroded
n/s rear coil spring corroded
rear exhaust joint poor
rear no/plate faded
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r shocker lightly misted in oil
rear ehaust joint corroded
strong advise - o/s/f tyre low tread worn close to legal limits
o/s front brake pipe to flexi corroded
o/s rear brake pipe to flexi corroded
n/s/front tyre low tread
n/s/rear brake pipe corroding
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre uneven wear low tread
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN03 UAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 UAM, 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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BN03 UAM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2003.
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