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AJ03 HVB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,784 mi
Last recorded80,784 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 HVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,784 miles

Both headlamps are fogged.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 76,595 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,681 miles

all brake pads getting low

n/side front tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,543 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake pads getting low

n/side front tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front headlights misted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 50,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake imbalance24%

front headlights misted but not affecting beam image

Pass 31 May 2013 45,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low inner /outer edges/perishing/have cuts but dont look to cords

exhausht centre pipe corroding

springs slightly corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 42,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 40,589 miles

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

O/s/r tyre tread wearing slightly unevenly

Pass 12 May 2010 37,023 miles

Both front tyres are low and wearing on inner edges a wheel alignment check would be advisable

Pass 27 May 2009 31,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,878 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 HVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ03 HVB, 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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AJ03 HVB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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