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C2 JJR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,812 mi
Last recorded105,812 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,812 miles

coolant level low

Fail 3 Apr 2019 105,806 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,973 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre sections (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,130 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,799 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 79,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,366 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre surface cracks in sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,769 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 73,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 47,137 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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C2 JJR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C2 JJR, 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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C2 JJR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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