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AJ53 OEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,092 mi
Last recorded57,092 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Nearside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Front Corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Windscreen washer poor

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,346 miles

front engine mount worn

n.s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Nov 2016 51,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

front engine mount worn

n.s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,223 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to check seat belt operatioin

front and rear reg plates starting to deterioate

front brake pads worn

nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,731 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,917 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,929 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 34,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,727 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 33,727 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,820 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,350 miles

1/tyres perished

2/rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,461 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 OEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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