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AJ03 XDG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,324 mi
Last recorded54,324 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,100 miles

back box corroding

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,255 miles

both front top mounts have slight movement in them

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,026 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front number plate delaminated

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

back box joint corroding

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,281 miles

back box corroding

front number plate delaminating

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 43,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,058 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,614 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres treads starting to crack

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly wearing out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,021 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 XDG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AJ03 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

AJ03 XDG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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