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BJ03 UVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,209 mi
Last recorded99,209 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,209 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,203 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner archs (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,925 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 82,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust flange to rear box corroied

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,717 miles

Oil leak

exhaust flange to rear box corroied

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,421 miles

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

covers on sills

Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,415 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

covered sills / gearbox stabalizer mount split

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,648 miles

need to keep an eye on o/s/r tyre bit out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,724 miles

osr tyre out of shape slightly on inner

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,455 miles

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

osr tyre slightly out of shape on inner

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,839 miles

recomend rear shock absorbers-n/s leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 34,201 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 UVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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