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BJ03 ZVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,248 mi
Last recorded153,248 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 153,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 15 May 2014 153,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2013 151,020 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2013 151,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2012 135,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 135,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 132,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 117,142 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 117,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 106,317 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 106,317 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front wipers smeary

Nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 18 Apr 2006 78,032 miles

front no. plate broken

rear wiper missing

small chip in windscreen

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 ZVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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