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BJ52 RHF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,487 mi
Last recorded146,487 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 RHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 146,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,487 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing insecure (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,388 miles

Nearside Rear rusting

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 131,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 128,126 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,084 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 111,616 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 111,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 103,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 94,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,002 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,104 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,155 miles

"fixed"child seat offside rear

damage to nearside mirror cover

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 RHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RHF, 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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BJ52 RHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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