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AJ52 KDF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,527 mi
Last recorded50,527 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 49,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 49,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill plastic cover kit fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under nearside floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under nearside floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose. Exhaust clamp corroded and one exhaust mounting hanger bracket missing

Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose. Exhaust clamp corroded and one exhaust mounting hanger bracket missing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 43,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/side rear pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under w/arch and chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,078 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,880 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,614 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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AJ52 KDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 AJ52 KDF, 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 AJ52 KDF registered?

AJ52 KDF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is AJ52 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 KDF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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