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BJ53 EKF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,607 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle fitted with after market front and rear lower springs

Fail 24 Jul 2019 114,596 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both sides (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides obscured (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with after market front and rear lower springs

Pass 11 Aug 2018 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,836 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 100,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,402 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 75,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,557 miles

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

front discs are getting thin

rear exhaust outter skin is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,557 miles

front discs are getting thin

rear exhaust outter skin is corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,232 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,205 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,353 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 22,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,549 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 EKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EKF, 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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BJ53 EKF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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