MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front brake discs corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
battery loose
both headlamps lenses fogged up
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
battery loose
both headlamps lenses fogged up
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
battery loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded
centre exhaust corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
centre exhaust corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust box corroding
Centre section and rear silencer of the exhaust system are corroded but not leaking
O/S/F & N/S/R tyres are deteriatind and cracking probably due to age
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
REAR SILENCER CASE CORROSION.
REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BJ03 YVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2003.
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