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BP03 NNR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,938 mi
Last recorded105,938 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 NNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 105,938 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspention slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 105,938 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspention slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,050 miles

eml on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 95,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

eml on

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,220 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 80,220 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 65,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 53,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,774 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 37,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,538 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,012 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,983 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 23,920 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BP03 NNR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BP03 NNR, 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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BP03 NNR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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