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BJ53 WJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,619 mi
Last recorded124,619 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,619 miles

front brake pads worn low

front wiper blades split

offisde rear tyre poor condition on inner wall

Fail 21 Dec 2012 124,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

front wiper blades split

offisde rear tyre poor condition on inner wall

Fail 13 Dec 2011 113,877 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,877 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,478 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,838 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 WJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

BJ53 WJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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