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BJ53 LTT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,356 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,151 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 140,151 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 132,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,123 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 106,007 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,452 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight imbalance to front brakes.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,064 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

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

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

Slight imbalance to rear brakes.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,666 miles

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,495 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 LTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 LTT registered?

BJ53 LTT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BJ53 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 LTT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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