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BP03 LJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,950 mi
Last recorded100,950 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 100,950 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2 mm on limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 100,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,426 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers split

Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,910 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 90,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,695 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,695 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,755 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,685 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,342 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 80,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 80,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 77,953 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,063 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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BP03 LJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BP03 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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