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BJ53 JVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sides sills skirt fitted

rear end corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sides sills skirt fitted

rear end corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,429 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 66,272 miles

Nearside Front tyre in very poor condition (splits) 205/50/16

Nearside Rear tyre castled

offside rear caliper damp around hose connection

reverse light inoperative

Fail 12 May 2020 66,271 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre in very poor condition (splits) 205/50/16

Nearside Rear tyre castled

offside rear caliper damp around hose connection

reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread are perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 60,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall and tread are perished

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,733 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front coil springs have corrosion

offside and nearside rear coil springs have heavy corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2017 58,732 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not carried out due to deflation of offside front tyre (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm measured (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front coil springs have corrosion

offside and nearside rear coil springs have heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2017 58,447 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint rotted (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint rotted (7.1.2)

Front brake disc inner surface excessively pitted

Front screen delaminating in small spots

Nearside Front bumper damaged but has no sharp edges

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear

front to rear brake pipe corroded at offside rear

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,558 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front windscreen delaminated

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 52,946 miles

Front windscreen has spots in glass.

N/S & O/S Front inner brake discs corroded.

N/S Rear tyre has small cracks in tread.

N/S Rear,N/S & O/S Front metal brake pipes corroded.

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded.

Small play in n/s & o/s front roll bar drop links.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,841 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rotting (no signs of leaks)

sill cover fitted causing inspection to be restricted

Fail 6 Feb 2013 46,855 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rotting (no signs of leaks)

sill cover fitted causing inspection to be restricted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre 3mm and wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,816 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,821 miles

o.s.f tyre on 2mm. outer shell coming off rear ex box.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 24,581 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,401 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 JVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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