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AJ53 FOP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 FOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes caked in mud/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from braided flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Gouge in inner wall (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 72,472 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes caked in mud/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from braided flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Gouge in inner wall (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 72,461 miles

Emissions not tested Front exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,287 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 65,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,823 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 56,823 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,730 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 45,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,646 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,486 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 42,485 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 39,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres 3mm and cracking

o/s/r tyre low 2.5 mm and cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,428 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear number plate slightly water marked

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,368 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,572 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,195 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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AJ53 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 FOP, 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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AJ53 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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