CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP03 LJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,968 miles

checked : nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

offside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

Fail 13 Feb 2016 78,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

checked : nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

offside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

offside front suspension coil spring started to corroded up.

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,185 miles

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

Front brake disc is in poor condition

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc is in poor condition

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,486 miles

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage up.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint slight play & noisey.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage up.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint slight play & noisey.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 46,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished and wearing uneven

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,815 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,193 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,193 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,224 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP03 LJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP03 LJY?

You can check the full history of BP03 LJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP03 LJY registered?

BP03 LJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is BP03 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 LJY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP03 LJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP03 LJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.