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BJ53 LWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 78,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,867 miles

Advise both front metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue (greased )

Advise both mirror backings taped on

Advise n/s/ f mirror glass cracked

Advise non lockable fuel cap fitted but fuel flap lockable

Advise rear metal b/pipes to ferrules showing signs of rust fatigue (greased )

Advise suspension showing signs of damping fatigue

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,059 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,077 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,936 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box minor corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 70,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,587 miles

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

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

minor damage to offside rear tyre uter wall

Fail 2 Jun 2011 65,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

minor damage to offside rear tyre uter wall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 59,451 miles

windscreen chipped - rear number plate deteriorating - engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2009 59,451 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen chipped - rear number plate deteriorating - engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,436 miles

reduced effort offside rear park brake

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,091 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 LWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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