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BW03 OJL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 130,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,644 miles

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

o./s/r tyre well worn

Fail 2 Feb 2018 129,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

o./s/r tyre well worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 112,560 miles

Centre exhaust joint in poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack damp

Fail 27 Jan 2015 112,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Centre exhaust joint in poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,092 miles

tyres wearing low.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,097 miles

minor leaks exhaust joints.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 94,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,155 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.Rear box poor condition and one fixing broken but system stable.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,456 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 84,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,599 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,798 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,192 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 62,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BW03 OJL, 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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BW03 OJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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