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BJ53 LTV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,302 mi
Last recorded80,302 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,302 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 80,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension bush \ bearing worn

Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,452 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension bush \ bearing worn

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,613 miles

Near and off side front top suspension bush slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,156 miles

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

Front engine support bush deteriorated

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,457 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,221 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,160 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,154 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,225 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 42,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,692 miles

cannot see front pads

o/s/r. reflector &lens cracked

plastic oversills fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,086 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 27,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,374 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 LTV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

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

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