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BJ52 NJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 NJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,809 miles

Both headlamp patterns detteriating. function not yet impaired.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,298 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 120,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,252 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 99,170 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 99,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,897 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,688 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 82,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 73,855 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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BJ52 NJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BJ52 NJV, 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 BJ52 NJV registered?

BJ52 NJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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