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BJ03 YWV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,612 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre - ageing/cracking

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 71,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre - ageing/cracking

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of wear to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to calliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of wear to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,232 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded reccomend attention

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2015 68,232 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded reccomend attention

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear tyre side wall signs of wear

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front tyre side wall signs ofg wear

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,385 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust joint / outer skin

slight play detected in n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rec traking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,117 miles

rec traking

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,701 miles

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

rear shocers week

Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,701 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear shocers week

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,355 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,732 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 YWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 YWV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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