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BJ53 AMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,757 mi
Last recorded55,757 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 AMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 53,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 51,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,626 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 49,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexy hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres cracking in walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 25,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 10,636 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,636 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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BJ53 AMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BJ53 AMU, 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 BJ53 AMU registered?

BJ53 AMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 AMU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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