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BV03 HZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 122,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,793 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,639 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 118,779 miles

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

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,326 miles

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

rear silencer outer shield corrodded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 112,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 112,339 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,413 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,449 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 105,439 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 100,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 HZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

BV03 HZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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