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BJ03 SNF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,241 mi
Last recorded71,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 71,241 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed missfire engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,189 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,514 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,885 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,294 miles

N/S/Front & O/S Front & rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 57,294 miles

N/S/Front & O/S Front & rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,533 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 45,930 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 45,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 42,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,558 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2007 30,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,593 miles

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

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 SNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SNF, 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 BJ03 SNF registered?

BJ03 SNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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