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BJ03 ZWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 118,363 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

rear metal brake pipes

Fail 22 Dec 2015 118,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 113,810 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

damage to the rear of the vehicle

engine sump pan heavily corroded

rear door handle damaged

rear silencer heavily corroded but secure

slight bind in the offside rear wheel

windscreen wipers park on the screen

Fail 28 Nov 2014 113,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

damage to the rear of the vehicle

engine sump pan heavily corroded

rear door handle damaged

rear silencer heavily corroded but secure

slight bind in the offside rear wheel

windscreen wipers park on the screen

Pass 10 Dec 2013 111,113 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 111,107 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,303 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,372 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 85,156 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,637 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,447 miles

covers under engine and on o/s/n/s outer sills obstructing view.

rear wiper blade broken.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 35,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers under engine and on o/s/n/s outer sills obstructing view.

rear wiper blade broken.

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 ZWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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