2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BN03 BBK
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 51,679 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN03 BBK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 51,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN03 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BN03 BBK) between May 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”.
BN03 BBK Mileage History
- 31/05/200613,566 mi
- 01/06/200716,367 mi+2,801 mi
- 03/06/200819,049 mi+2,682 mi
- 01/07/200921,813 mi+2,764 mi
- 24/06/201024,647 mi+2,834 mi
- 24/06/201024,647 mi
- 29/06/201128,562 mi+3,915 mi
- 27/06/201233,366 mi+4,804 mi
- 19/06/201335,947 mi+2,581 mi
- 20/06/201438,190 mi+2,243 mi
- 03/07/201540,942 mi+2,752 mi
- 03/07/201540,942 mi
- 01/07/201644,356 mi+3,414 mi
- 01/07/201747,160 mi+2,804 mi
- 04/07/201747,168 mi+8 mi
- 28/06/201849,549 mi+2,381 mi
- 04/07/201951,175 mi+1,626 mi
- 06/07/201951,180 mi+5 mi
- 21/02/202251,679 mi+499 mi
- 02/03/202251,679 mi
Average of roughly 2,419 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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