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BJ03 SKV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,035 mi
Last recorded66,035 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 66,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn on edge and worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drop links slight play

Front springs corroded

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

Rear tyres perished

Small hole in rear exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Nearside requires attention.

Fail 28 Jan 2019 57,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Nearside requires attention.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17% (minimum requirement 16%). Nearside lower effort. Requires attention.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,886 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 44,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,269 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,439 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,529 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,019 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,233 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 SKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SKV, 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 SKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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