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BW03 JLU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 JLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,594 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 64,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (inner arch area) (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play offside front upper strut

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,919 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,596 miles

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

nearside tyre cracking on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,268 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 46,391 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,787 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,782 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,977 miles

corrosion evident exhaust back box

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,031 miles

adv both front tyres wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,165 miles

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

corrosion & deterioration exhaust back box

Fail 30 Jul 2007 23,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,758 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 18,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,536 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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BW03 JLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW03 JLU, 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 BW03 JLU registered?

BW03 JLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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