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AJ53 MME

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,026 mi
Last recorded109,026 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 93,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,730 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,533 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 MME is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MME, 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 MME registered?

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

Is AJ53 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 MME shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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