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BJ03 WJE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 149,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated rack gaitor severely twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front wipers not parking in correct place

Fail 10 May 2018 149,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated rack gaitor severely twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front wipers not parking in correct place

Pass 5 May 2017 143,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 138,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 138,490 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2015

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 9 May 2015 134,340 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Oct 2012 126,198 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 126,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,373 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 3 Oct 2011 116,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,007 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,203 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 95,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 86,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,744 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,775 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 64,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 63,127 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 WJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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