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BJ03 ZVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,626 mi
Last recorded201,626 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 201,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 201,626 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 201,626 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 194,014 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 194,014 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 189,505 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

replace wiper blades.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 184,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

service front brakes, imbalance on low pressure.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 184,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

service front brakes, imbalance on low pressure.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 180,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 168,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 160,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 146,707 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 135,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 135,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 126,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 118,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 118,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,374 miles

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

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

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 ZVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

BJ03 ZVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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