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AG51 JAT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,175 mi
Last recorded139,175 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 JAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 138,193 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 138,193 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 137,163 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 137,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing NSF OSF NSR OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front poor headlamp beam pattern both

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,223 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,787 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,534 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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AG51 JAT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AG51 JAT, 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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What year was AG51 JAT registered?

AG51 JAT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AG51 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG51 JAT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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