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BJ03 ZVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,017 mi
Last recorded61,017 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,017 miles

Battery Insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Engine oil level below dipstick

Exhausr rubber missing from nearside rear of exhaust but still adequatly supported

Offside front and Nearside front windows tinted

oil leak offside inner drive shaft

Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Engine oil level below dipstick

Exhausr rubber missing from nearside rear of exhaust but still adequatly supported

Offside front and Nearside front windows tinted

oil leak offside inner drive shaft

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,336 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 ZVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

BJ03 ZVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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