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BJ03 ODG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,222 mi
Last recorded99,222 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ODG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 99,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,332 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 91,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 79,903 miles

radiator has minor leak

Fail 30 Jun 2018 79,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

radiator has minor leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,154 miles

Exhaust hanger broken/missing

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust hanger broken/missing

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,148 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust securely fastened

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,056 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,469 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,469 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,499 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,833 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,164 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,401 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,802 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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BJ03 ODG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ03 ODG, 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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BJ03 ODG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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