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BW53 JAW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,486 mi
Last recorded135,486 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 135,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 131,796 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 87,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 126,121 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 126,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,486 miles

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

engine oil leak from crank sensor area

Fail 10 Sep 2016 112,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak from crank sensor area

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,514 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,967 miles

both front brake pipes corroding [inner wing areas]

front h/light lenses faded/deteriorating

o/s rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,937 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

hlight lenses faded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 89,937 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

hlight lenses faded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,596 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust rear box corroded/deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,596 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear box corroded/deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 74,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,639 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,562 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,604 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BW53 JAW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BW53 JAW, 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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BW53 JAW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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