MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both faded (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both faded (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brakes appear worn - advise further inspection
mil on
rear axle slightly corroded
sill covers
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 88T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brakes appear worn - advise further inspection
mil on
rear axle slightly corroded
sill covers
Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in nearside rear tyre
oil leak
sill covers
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nail in nearside rear tyre
oil leak
sill covers
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
rear axle slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
engine management lamp illuminated
exhaust slightly deteriorated
fuel filter corroded - advise to be replaced
plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
rear axle slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
engine management lamp illuminated
exhaust slightly deteriorated
fuel filter corroded - advise to be replaced
plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
rear axle slightly corroded
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front tyre side wall cut
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ52 XJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XJT, 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 XJT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.
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