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BJ53 NWL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,619 mi
Last recorded95,619 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 95,619 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged boor mirror class missing ()

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged boor mirror class missing ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 92,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

front shock top mounts have slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

washer may be frozzen

Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Dec 2015 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

front brake discs corroding

o/s front tyre nearing the legal limit

rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 73,803 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,051 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,177 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,606 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,657 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,053 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 NWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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