MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front-to-rear brake pipes corroding
o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust corroded
undersheild insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (cleaned and greased)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
wipers don't park in the correct position
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (cleaned and greased)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
wipers don't park in the correct position
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (185/65/15h)
o/s/f shocker damp
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (185/65/15h)
o/s/f shocker damp
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine coolant level low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 FWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?
BJ53 FWB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.
Is BJ53 FWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ53 FWB shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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