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BJ52 XUZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,660 mi
Last recorded64,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,660 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 64,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,480 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,949 miles

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 56,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,741 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,157 miles

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 17 Feb 2011 45,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,131 miles

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 21 Feb 2008 31,396 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,861 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 XUZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

BJ52 XUZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ52 XUZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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