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BP03 HJD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,552 mi
Last recorded110,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 HJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 110,552 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 100,646 miles

Front Upper play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lsv to hose , pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit

Fail 12 Jul 2024 100,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Upper play in both suspension top mounts wheel free

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lsv to hose , pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort on minimum 16% limit

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,591 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, starting to drop outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount wheel free

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 91,591 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/broken at box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, starting to drop outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount wheel free

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake effort close to minimum limit

wipers not fully checked due to no washer fluid

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps output poor

os mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,318 miles

Front slight play in both suspension top mounts - wheel free

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lsv to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside washer slightly poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 28 Jun 2021 73,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front slight play in both suspension top mounts - wheel free

Nearside Front scraping noise in reverse

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lsv to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside washer slightly poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid level slightly low

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lsv to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 24 Jul 2020 62,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lsv to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/starting to lose shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer/worn inner edges/outer sidewall worn and poor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/outer sidewall worn and poor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated/mount corroded and adrift

Fail 11 Apr 2019 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 34% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/starting to lose shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn outer/worn inner edges/outer sidewall worn and poor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/outer sidewall worn and poor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated/mount corroded and adrift

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,759 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount slight play (wheel free)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear both tyres wearing edges

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges/worn outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing edges/worn outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake slight lag

Offside Rear tyre cracking/losing shape inner edge

Oil leak slight ()

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,605 miles

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

front tyres very worn outer sidewalls

minor chips in windscreen

minor oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear edges

o/s/r tyre cracked/losing shape inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 39,240 miles

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Rear Silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,760 miles

Back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,760 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,774 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated but not leaking exhaust gas

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 14,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,789 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BP03 HJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BP03 HJD, 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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BP03 HJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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