MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps slightly faulty (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffed on outer & Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scuffed smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted both sides
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scuffed on outer & Smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scuffed smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted both sides
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet pull worn and catch slightly stiff
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel strap corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight uneven shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake has little reserve travel
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust flange to center pipe heavily corroded
Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre to back corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from centre to back corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear inc front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear steel brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front wiper blades not clearing screen fully
rear exhaust box corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wiper blades not clearing screen fully
rear exhaust box corroded
front brake discs worn close to limits.
front brake discs worn close to limits and slightly pitted.
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BN03 WRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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