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BJ03 SNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,261 mi
Last recorded116,261 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,261 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT WORN

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine slight misfire

washer not working off side

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,184 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,184 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,672 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 112,672 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 108,513 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear structure corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,657 miles

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Aug 2017 99,657 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,663 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 93,795 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,383 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,301 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,102 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front gearbox/engine mount broken

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,817 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,240 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear washer jet require adjustment.

Rera silencer outer casing corroded and holed.

Secured weather strip @ n/s/r door.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,436 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,918 miles

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

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 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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