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BJ03 VMW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,702 mi
Last recorded107,702 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 99,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,840 miles

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

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 84,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,284 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,026 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,469 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,469 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,432 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BJ03 VMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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