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BJ03 VNP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,267 mi
Last recorded30,267 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 30,267 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box x1 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 21 Sep 2023 27,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,589 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 25,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,543 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 21,929 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 20,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls and between tread

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,998 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,673 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 17,669 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,149 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 16,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 14,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,528 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 13 Apr 2012 13,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f droplink slight wear

Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,073 miles

n/s/f droplink slight wear

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 8,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,949 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 4,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,776 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 VNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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