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BX03 RJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,544 mi
Last recorded75,544 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 RJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 75,544 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,278 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 61,091 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,533 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,987 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 57,987 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both lines (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,724 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,023 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,201 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 39,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,303 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 10,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bumper insecure

o/s head light damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,678 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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BX03 RJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX03 RJY, 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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BX03 RJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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