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BJ03 VMP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 70,836 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 70,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2018 63,163 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn and wearing out of shape

Fail 19 May 2018 63,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres worn and wearing out of shape

Pass 23 May 2017 56,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and signs of perishing ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2016 45,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2016 45,406 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 33,011 miles

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

one rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust is adequately supported

Fail 19 May 2015 33,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

one rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust is adequately supported

Pass 17 May 2014 23,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 14,327 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 14,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 12,304 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,125 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 8,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 8,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,053 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 VMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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