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AJ53 MMK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Slight ()

Corrosion on underside

Front lower engine mount worn (front dog bone)

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

Slight play in top mounts

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion on all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing in all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on underside

Engine mount dog bone perished

Slight play in Front top strut mounts

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion on all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing in all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on underside

Engine mount dog bone perished

Slight play in Front top strut mounts

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,194 miles

Front engine mount rubber perishing

Rear axle bushes perishing

Slight discoloration in headlights

Surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front engine mount rubber perishing

Rear axle bushes perishing

Slight discoloration in headlights

Surface corrosion on underside

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,484 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights slightly discoloured

underside corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,180 miles

Corrosion on underside

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,597 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Slight (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,597 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Slight (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion on underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 81,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,186 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 73,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 67,753 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,561 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,798 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,001 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,161 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 26,161 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,673 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 MMK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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