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BN03 XJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,997 mi
Last recorded65,997 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near side and of side front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,335 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 52,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,114 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

both wiperblades split but clearing screen effectively

Fail 9 Nov 2012 50,113 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

both wiperblades split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,064 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,169 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,230 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 XJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJZ, 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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What year was BN03 XJZ registered?

BN03 XJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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