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BJ03 VOB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,499 mi
Last recorded94,499 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coolant radiator wet around drain tap ( coolant leak)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,639 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,637 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,638 miles

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

Front flexi pipe poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear exhaust joint corroaded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 75,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust joint corroded

n.s.f. and o.s.f. tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust joint poor condition

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust joint poor condition

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,373 miles

Oil leak

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

both steering rack gaitors weeping

Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,373 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both steering rack gaitors weeping

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,765 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 VOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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