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BN03 XZF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,736 mi
Last recorded121,736 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (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))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 112,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front pipes at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,199 miles

Coolant leak Top hose ()

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

Wipers do not park correctly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 108,199 miles

Coolant leak Top hose ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Wipers do not park correctly

Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,322 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,467 miles

nearside headlamp beam image deterioating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

osr brake pipe corroded

poor image both headlights

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

screw in osr tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,991 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

screw in osr tyre

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

osr brake pipe corroded

poor image both headlights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,614 miles

ECU light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,096 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,096 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,212 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

small chip in top of windscreen zone A

Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

small chip in top of windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,550 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 34,550 miles

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

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 XZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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