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AJ53 GHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,895 mi
Last recorded132,895 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 132,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 121,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 107,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 96,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 82,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 71,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box where mounting has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 71,629 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box where mounting has broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,686 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles loose center part (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,196 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,025 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,928 miles

front brake discs poor condition

nsr brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 49,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs poor condition

nsr brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,983 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,406 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,406 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,395 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,880 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 29,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,778 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 GHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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