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AJ03 BFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,362 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 102,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine noisy

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 101,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine noisy

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 100,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi corroded

noisy engine

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

noisy engine

Fail 20 Aug 2018 98,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

noisy engine

Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,411 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play nearside and offside axles bushes (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,405 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Axle swivel joint has slight play nearside and offside axles bushes (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,330 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Rotational noise from engine

Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Rotational noise from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,128 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,124 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,530 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 87,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,288 miles

advise rear brake inspection , clean and adjust

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,401 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,846 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,845 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 48,777 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 38,507 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 BFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ03 BFZ, 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 BFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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