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BJ03 VNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,211 mi
Last recorded80,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,211 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,096 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 60,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 55,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,102 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,775 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,185 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 VNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

BJ03 VNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 VNZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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