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AJ53 GHH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,061 mi
Last recorded71,061 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 71,061 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,099 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 59,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,045 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 57,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,482 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 52,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,086 miles

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)

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 GHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH registered?

AJ53 GHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AJ53 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 GHH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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