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BN03 UFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,065 mi
Last recorded118,065 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 UFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,065 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,757 miles

dampness noted around steering rack

service light on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 114,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

dampness noted around steering rack

rear brakes noisey

service light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise noted from fanbelt/t-belt area

service light on

water pump leak

wear noted in o/s/f upper strut mount

Fail 24 Mar 2015 110,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise noted from fanbelt/t-belt area

service light on

water pump leak

wear noted in o/s/f upper strut mount

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,316 miles

headlight covers faded

n/s/f tyre pressure low

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 105,316 miles

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

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

headlight covers faded

n/s/f tyre pressure low

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,232 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

headlight covers faded

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,232 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

headlight covers faded

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wiper split on end

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,710 miles

dampness noted around steering rack seals

Fail 17 Mar 2011 86,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness noted around steering rack seals

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside track rod end dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,686 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside handbrake cable chaffed through

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside track rod end dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,986 miles

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

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

condensation in front foglamps

slight play in nearside steering rack track rod arm

Fail 18 Mar 2009 78,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades partially worn

condensation in front foglamps

slight play in nearside steering rack track rod arm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,145 miles

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

front foglamps have water ingress

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket missing and replaced with modification

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 56,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

condensation in offside headlamp

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight oil staining around nearside of steering rack area

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,291 miles

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

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 UFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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