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BJ52 PMV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,911 mi
Last recorded90,911 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 PMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 90,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,057 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,790 miles

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

ecu light illuminated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ecu light illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 22 Feb 2011 61,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,162 miles

Both front tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,940 miles

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

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 PMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

BJ52 PMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ52 PMV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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