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AF53 OJN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,369 mi
Last recorded89,369 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,369 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 89,059 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,779 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,372 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 79,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,365 miles

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Various brackets corroded of (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Various exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,237 miles

exhaust brackets deterioated but ok at time of test

surface corrosion to some parts including coil springs

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,237 miles

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

surface corrosion to some parts including coil springs

Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,767 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,046 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,135 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 51,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,910 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall no cords showing.

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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AF53 OJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF53 OJN, 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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AF53 OJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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