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BJ03 YDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,092 mi
Last recorded171,092 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 171,092 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 154,303 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 154,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner tread more than tread no cords exposed

Pass 11 Jun 2010 142,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 134,054 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 134,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 115,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 97,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 84,636 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 YDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

BJ03 YDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YDZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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