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BJ53 PGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,227 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,011 miles

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

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

Rear outer skin of rear exhust silencer carroded

n/s outer sill plastic sill cover fitted

o/s outer plastic trim sill cover fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,006 miles

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,457 miles

drivers seatbelt not retracting properly

rear silencer corroded check in 6-12 months

Fail 6 Dec 2012 27,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seatbelt not retracting properly

rear silencer corroded check in 6-12 months

recomend front indicator bulbs - white

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,124 miles

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

front brakes pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 22,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,105 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,719 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 12,719 miles

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

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 PGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

BJ53 PGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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