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BJ53 OGO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,152 mi
Last recorded120,152 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,152 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 120,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,422 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 109,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Undertray likely to become detached engine cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,505 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,944 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

sill & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Fail 28 Oct 2019 104,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

sill & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine light araised

sill and engine areas not fully checked

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine light araised

sill and engine areas not fully checked

Pass 24 Oct 2017 101,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of sills

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,433 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,986 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,968 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,950 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,862 miles

management warning warning light staying on

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,863 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,727 miles

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

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 OGO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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