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AJ53 GFY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,519 mi
Last recorded134,519 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 134,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,395 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 131,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,238 miles

front tyres worn on edges, NSf tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,256 miles

play felt from n/s/f hub assembly.

rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,472 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,567 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,526 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,139 miles

advise: front brakes slightly out of balance.

advise: n/s/f tyre has a cut that has been glued, but no cords showing.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,059 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 37,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise: n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall,not reaching the cords.

advise: o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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 GFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ53 GFY, 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 AJ53 GFY registered?

AJ53 GFY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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