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BJ03 YDS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,432 mi
Last recorded66,432 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

poor image on o/s headlight

rear exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2021 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r light cover damaged

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,040 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 59,926 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 52,385 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2019 51,759 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 May 2018 47,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 May 2017 40,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,582 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 27,624 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 235,540 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,539 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 18,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 13,496 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,567 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 6,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,566 miles

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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 YDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

BJ03 YDS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YDS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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