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B12 JRE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 103,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

front lower engine mount bush perished/split

Pass 1 May 2025 102,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside is lazy on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wiper rack is heavily worn

Pass 15 May 2024 100,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 98,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 96,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 88,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 88,570 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 80,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 73,531 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 66,063 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 66,063 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 58,082 miles

'Rattle' from rear exhaust

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust mount missing - system still supported

Pass 6 May 2015 51,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,723 miles

nearside front tyre outside wall damaged no cords showing

nearside rear tyre low tread and worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre low tread and worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded - suggest replace

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,261 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 33,720 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 21,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,415 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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B12 JRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 B12 JRE, 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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What year was B12 JRE registered?

B12 JRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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