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AJ03 EFC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 116,874 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2026 116,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,099 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,279 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 82,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,511 miles

Nearside Rear 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,535 miles

Front brake pads getting low 4mm

Rear brake pads getting low 4mm

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 59,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,979 miles

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,132 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,966 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 40,940 miles

Tail box is corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 40,817 miles

Tail box is corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 40,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,102 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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AJ03 EFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ03 EFC, 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 AJ03 EFC registered?

AJ03 EFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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