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BJ03 SLZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,425 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,698 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,039 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,324 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,611 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY WORN.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,783 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,770 miles

ADVISE,CRACKING O\S\R TYRE,FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW,SOME CORROSION BRAKE DISCS,REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED,DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE,N\S\F MIRROR CRACKED.

Pass 13 May 2006 23,302 miles

advise : rear exhaust box starting to corrode

advise: front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,321 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 21,321 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 SLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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