MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens needs cleaning (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens need cleaning (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)
all remaining metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)
all remaining metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
both rear shockabsorbers covers deteriorated and shafts corroded slightly
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
both rear shockabsorbers covers deteriorated and shafts corroded slightly
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 VJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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