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BV03 FJZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 FJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 130,826 miles

x2 droplinks have very slight play

Pass 1 May 2019 124,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 124,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 110,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,924 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,924 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 104,539 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 104,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,353 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,536 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,781 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 FJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FJZ, 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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What year was BV03 FJZ registered?

BV03 FJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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