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AJ03 BFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 54,083 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 54,029 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 41,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,835 miles

vehicle in nice condition

Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,859 miles

damp patch on steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,977 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,303 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Apr 2016 20,302 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Apr 2015 18,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking badly on side walls

rear brakes noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,799 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking badly on side walls

rear brakes noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,807 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,704 miles

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

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,977 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corrded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,155 miles

adv both front tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread

adv rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,063 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,882 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,654 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 11,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,389 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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AJ03 BFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AJ03 BFA, 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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AJ03 BFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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