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BJ03 ZWT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

166,955 mi
Last recorded166,955 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 166,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 166,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 162,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery loose

side sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2025 162,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery loose

side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,700 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 159,700 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 156,446 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 150,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 146,241 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 137,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 137,294 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,689 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,689 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 119,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,910 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside surface lips

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorating in areas,and rear silencer skins flaking

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2012 103,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inside surface lips

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

exhaust system deteriorating in areas,and rear silencer skins flaking

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,946 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 101,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,046 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 79,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,323 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 ZWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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