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BJ03 ZKK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,050 mi
Last recorded50,050 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,054 miles

Non Standard fuel cap fitted but effective

Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,800 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear exhaust joins heavily corroded and reduced in size.

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away,however not leaking.

wear lips developing on edges of both front/rear brake discs.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 34,800 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ,at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

rear exhaust joins heavily corroded and reduced in size.

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away,however not leaking.

wear lips developing on edges of both front/rear brake discs.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flanges/joins reduced in size due to corrosion,rear silencer box outer casing corroding away however not leaking.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flanges/joins reduced in size due to corrosion,rear silencer box outer casing corroding away however not leaking.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,298 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 20,824 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,587 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,651 miles

centre exhaust slightly blowing

rear silencer slightly corroded and blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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