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B3 JFH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,522 mi
Last recorded94,522 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,499 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,912 miles

Front both sides top mounts worn

Fail 29 Jul 2021 91,908 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front both sides top mounts worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,629 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,593 miles

nail n/s/r and deflating

o/s/f tyrewear thin inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

nail n/s/r and deflating

o/s/f tyrewear thin inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,043 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 76,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear disc's in very poor condision

lump missing out of nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc's in very poor condision

lump missing out of nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,777 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 65,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear exhaust mounting poor

both rear tyres split on inner side walls

Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust mounting poor

both rear tyres split on inner side walls

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,608 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engine has oil leaks

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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B3 JFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B3 JFH, 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 B3 JFH registered?

B3 JFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for B3 JFH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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