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BJ03 ZVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,339 mi
Last recorded134,339 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,339 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 134,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,004 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 129,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 125,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,293 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,394 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 98,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight crack in front number plate.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,856 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight crack in front number plate.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 67,783 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 53,401 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 40,848 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 ZVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

BJ03 ZVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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