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AJ53 GGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,311 mi
Last recorded150,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 150,311 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

Pass 8 Jan 2015

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

headlamp pattern poor but visable

nsf inner tie rod has slight play

osf inner tie rod has slight play

rear box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015

osf inner tie rod has slight play

rear box corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

headlamp pattern poor but visable

nsf inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2013
Fail 28 Aug 2013

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 153,224 miles

o/s rear brake slight bind

plastic covers over sills

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2012 153,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear brake slight bind

plastic covers over sills

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2012 144,762 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 144,762 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 120,745 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 99,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,922 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,524 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GGZ, 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 GGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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