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BJ53 EYM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,652 mi
Last recorded103,652 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has knocking noise

rear exhaust silencer corroded & 1 of 3 hangers snapped

Fail 8 Nov 2013 103,652 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil added before test started

engine oil low, engine oil filler contaminated, engine makes knocking noise

rear exhaust silencer corroded & 1 of 3 hangers snapped

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,794 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape and worn close to legal limit

offside front windscreen washer jet not working

rear section of exhaust system deteriorated and has a broken supporting bracket

slight 'knocking' felt in steering system at steering wheel. Unable to see any obvious fault.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,770 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape and worn close to legal limit

offside front windscreen washer jet not working

rear section of exhaust system deteriorated and has a broken supporting bracket

slight 'knocking' felt in steering system at steering wheel. Unable to see any obvious fault.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 89,776 miles

Hub Caps Fitted to Vehicle

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,776 miles

Hub Caps Fitted to Vehicle

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,496 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 68,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,618 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 45,618 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,268 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BJ53 EYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ53 EYM, 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 EYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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