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BJ03 UWF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 109,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 104,303 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mount bush worn

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

Offside Front strut top mount bush worn

Fail 22 May 2019 104,303 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount bush worn

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

Offside Front strut top mount bush worn

Pass 26 May 2018 98,358 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 98,358 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 89,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 80,998 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED & MIDDLE SECTION

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE SPLITTING & SEPERATING

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED & WEAK

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO N/S/F THE REST ARE ALLOYS

Fail 21 May 2016 80,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BACK BOX CORRODED & MIDDLE SECTION

EXHAUST DOWNPIPE SPLITTING & SEPERATING

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

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

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED & WEAK

Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

STEEL WHEEL FITTED TO N/S/F THE REST ARE ALLOYS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,577 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,445 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,013 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 32,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 25,523 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 25,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,381 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,607 miles

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 UWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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