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BJ53 WTN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,909 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,406 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,430 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,430 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2016 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,515 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 76,411 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

tape on o/s/f mirror

Fail 11 Oct 2014 67,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,808 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,340 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,200 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,932 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,787 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,625 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,630 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 WTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

BJ53 WTN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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