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B16 VJB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 79,466 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front arch liners insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 72,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 72,196 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 70,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 64,585 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 May 2016 59,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 59,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,110 miles

nsr child seat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,836 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,277 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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B16 VJB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B16 VJB, 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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B16 VJB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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