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BJ03 ZZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,192 mi
Last recorded107,192 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

o/s/r tyre worn and badly cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,861 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

rear shox weak

scratches to front and rear bumpers

stone chips in screen

wheel trims damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,210 miles

condition on outer sills obscured by plastic trims

exhaust joints very heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

kerb damage to wheel trims

slight smear from nearside front wiper

various scratches & dents to various body panels

Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,210 miles

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

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

condition on outer sills obscured by plastic trims

exhaust joints very heavily corroded

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

kerb damage to wheel trims

poor effort from nearside parkbrake

slight smear from nearside front wiper

various scratches & dents to various body panels

Pass 4 Aug 2011 86,058 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel light on

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

play in front shocker tops

spanner light on

wheel trims damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,560 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre not repairable

play in front shocker tops

slight smeer to wipers

wheel trims damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,418 miles

exhaust corroded. wheel trims damaged.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,134 miles

stonechips in screen. outer sills covered in plastic. wheel trims damaged. exhaust corroded. rear tyres worn on edges and cracked.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,039 miles

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

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 ZZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

BJ03 ZZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 ZZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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