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BJ53 LVZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,996 mi
Last recorded79,996 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,164 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

off side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,588 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,008 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 LVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

BJ53 LVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 LVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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