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BJ03 UWA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,557 mi
Last recorded71,557 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 71,557 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear wiper split

Spare tyre fitted to nearside front

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,557 miles

Rear wiper split

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Oil level low

Spare tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,321 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 24,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWA, 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 UWA registered?

BJ03 UWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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