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BJ53 VJV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,175 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2017 84,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,992 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 77,992 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,674 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,396 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 63,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,073 miles

offside and nearside front wiper blades deterioted

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside front wiper blades deterioted

rear exhaust deterioted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,201 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,638 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,313 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 48,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,818 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,221 miles

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

engine managment light on

no plate light comes on when tapped

Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,249 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 VJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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