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BJ03 VNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

210,943 mi
Last recorded210,943 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 210,943 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 205,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 205,130 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 198,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 198,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 175,078 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 154,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,287 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 134,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 114,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaking

Fail 27 May 2016 114,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 74,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,964 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,991 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 56,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,038 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)

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 11,483 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 VNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

BJ03 VNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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