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BN03 UBP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,730 mi
Last recorded146,730 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,730 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 146,730 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 140,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 196,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 133,619 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 133,611 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 78,692 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,129 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,161 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 77,931 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 77,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 65,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,203 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 UBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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