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BV03 EPJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,234 mi
Last recorded169,234 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 169,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 167,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 167,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 163,340 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 163,340 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 158,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 155,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 140,064 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 126,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 126,879 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 124,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 88,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,263 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 53,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mixed speed ratings on rear axle

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 EPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV03 EPJ, 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 EPJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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