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BL03 WJC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,944 mi
Last recorded143,944 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 143,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 118,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 113,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,072 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,441 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 88,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,705 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 64,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2007 64,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,588 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,588 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BL03 WJC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL03 WJC, 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 BL03 WJC registered?

BL03 WJC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is BL03 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 WJC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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