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BJ53 FBA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front top strut mount bushes has slight movement

Engine noise

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear and centre exhaust in poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,825 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS ARE WORN / PLAY (BOTH SIDES)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER 'RAISED' EDGE IS BALD 185/65X15H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 82,825 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS ARE WORN / PLAY (BOTH SIDES)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER 'RAISED' EDGE IS BALD 185/65X15H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,478 miles

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,478 miles

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

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,867 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,308 miles

Movement in nearside front antiroll bar link bottom joint

Nearside and Offside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewalls

Offside wiper blade slightly torn on end

Rear exhaust box corroded and rear box to centre pipe joint corroded

Slight scratches on inside of windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,308 miles

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

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

Movement in nearside front antiroll bar link bottom joint

Nearside and Offside rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewalls

Offside wiper blade slightly torn on end

Rear exhaust box corroded and rear box to centre pipe joint corroded

Slight scratches on inside of windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,514 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,514 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front hoses rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,224 miles

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

centre and rear join wearing thin

service light on

Fail 4 Sep 2009 24,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust corroded around rear joint

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges(raised edge)

o/s/r and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,451 miles

centre exhaust corroded around rear joint

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges(raised edge)

o/s/r and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,931 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,442 miles

1. Osf tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,887 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,865 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 FBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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