MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EML on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 coil springs are slightly corroded
metal brakepipe by fuel tank corroded in places
n/s door rear view mirror damaged
n/s/r tyre 2-3mm
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EML on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 coil springs are slightly corroded
front wiper blades split at ends
metal brakepipe by fuel tank corroded in places
n/s door rear view mirror damaged
o/s/f tyre 2-3mm
EML on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamp beam images are poor
exhaust back box mounting broken but system supported
front brake discs corroded on inner faces but efficiencies are acceptable at present
metal brakepipe running from the rear load valve to the o/s flexi brake hose is corroded in places
n/s wiper blade split
rear coil springs are corroded at bottom
slight play in both front antiroll bar linkage upper ball joints
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
EML on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both headlamp beam images are poor
exhaust back box mounting broken but system supported
front brake discs corroded on inner faces but efficiencies are acceptable at present
metal brakepipe running from the rear load valve to the o/s flexi brake hose is corroded in places
n/s wiper blade split
rear coil springs are corroded at bottom
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm and wire in sidewall
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm
one side of the exhaust tailpipe mounting is adrift
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine fault warning lamp on
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm and wire in sidewall
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm
one side of the exhaust tailpipe mounting is adrift
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chip in window
o/s/r light cluster cracked
Coolant leak
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chip in window
o/s/r light cluster cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ53 WGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2003.
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