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BJ53 NWC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 119,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,118 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,706 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,446 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 90,602 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,046 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2012 82,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

emissions not tested due to fuel leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

handbrake imbalance 56%

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 14,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,778 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 13,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BJ53 NWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NWC, 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 NWC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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