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BJ03 ZHD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear silencer to centre pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,300 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,352 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlights loose.

slight play in os droplink

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in os droplink

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,430 miles

could not test o/s/r seat belt due to baby seat being fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,824 miles

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

both headlights adhesive

Fail 4 Apr 2006 28,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

both headlights adhesive

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 ZHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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