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BJ03 VOH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,638 mi
Last recorded174,638 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 174,638 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 159,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear and main slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight mark from wiper blade (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,885 miles

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

slight screen damage caused by faulty blade

Fail 26 Sep 2014 133,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight screen damage caused by faulty blade

Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,201 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,370 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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

radiator leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,370 miles

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

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

radiator leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,652 miles

both front tyres wearing low 205/50/zr16

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,026 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 VOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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