MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads worn low
front wiper blades split
offisde rear tyre poor condition on inner wall
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
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
rear exhaust hanger corroded
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Battery insecure
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 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.
Is BJ53 WJZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ53 WJZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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