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BV03 EJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 98,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front subframe slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,639 miles

Front engine support is worn

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

engine oil leak

movement in drivers wiper pivot

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,639 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Front engine support is worn

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside headlight aim has poor image

engine oil leak

movement in drivers wiper pivot

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,822 miles

Offside Front brake disc is badly corroded on inner face

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc is badly corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,671 miles

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 85,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 78,631 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 78,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,523 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 70,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 70,972 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Passenger wiper blade split end but still clears effectively

engine coolant level low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,175 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 32,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,894 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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BV03 EJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BV03 EJJ, 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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BV03 EJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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