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BJ03 ZHF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,257 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view An impressive crack along lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 109,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view An impressive crack along lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 109,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlights LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration And some at idle (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view An impressive crack along lower edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 106,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 106,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,400 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,545 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,545 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 54,723 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 54,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 May 2010 45,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 45,931 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 45,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 45,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near and off side outer sill plastic cover fitted

rear sports coil spring fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,679 miles

rattle from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,399 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 ZHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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