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BN03 XJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,918 mi
Last recorded149,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,918 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 149,915 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,592 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 145,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 138,750 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 138,679 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,624 miles

brake pad warning illuminated sensor wires broken

exhaust very poor condition

fuel gauge illumination inoperative

n/s/front headlamp beam image very poor

Fail 29 Mar 2012 126,624 miles

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

brake pad warning illuminated sensor wires broken

exhaust very poor condition

fuel gauge illumination inoperative

n/s/front headlamp beam image very poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 115,659 miles

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2011 115,659 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

coolant level warning illuminated

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 84,766 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,876 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake leaver stuck on

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,938 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 64,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,538 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 XJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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