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BJ03 YWB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,430 mi
Last recorded108,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,430 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,272 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2017 99,187 miles

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

front tyres (inner edges) slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,264 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,001 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 83,045 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,197 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 64,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 35,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,536 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)

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 YWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

BJ03 YWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 YWB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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