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BJ03 ZZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,514 mi
Last recorded81,514 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,514 miles

new dash cluster fitted - higher milage

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 49,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S to O/S connecting (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,579 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 40,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 34,216 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,613 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,669 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,748 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deterioated/corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 22,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,933 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 19,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,548 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,804 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 15,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 13,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 13,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 3,908 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 ZZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

BJ03 ZZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 ZZD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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