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AJ53 GEK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 136,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 136,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 126,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,334 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded & slight blow

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,033 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,033 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,605 miles

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

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear both rear tyres at 3mm in centre and cracked and perished

Rear rear silencer casing corroded and joint to centre pipe heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear both rear tyres at 3mm in centre and cracked and perished

Rear rear silencer casing corroded and joint to centre pipe heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,161 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 42,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,286 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,918 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 GEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ53 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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