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BJ03 YKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,075 mi
Last recorded164,075 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 164,075 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield Loose

Fail 15 Jun 2026 164,075 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield Loose

Pass 17 Jun 2025 149,482 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 149,453 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 148,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 146,878 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 146,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 144,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,152 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 135,625 miles

all metal brake pipes slight corrosion advise to be replaced

Pass 18 Jul 2014 135,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 132,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,931 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 111,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 102,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 72,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,271 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 YKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

BJ03 YKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YKP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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