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BJ03 ZVH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 72,185 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,665 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 69,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 57,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,958 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 41,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,845 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 37,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 34,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,061 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ03 ZVH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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