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AJ53 OEX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,567 mi
Last recorded111,567 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine misfiring/running rough.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,749 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,026 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,885 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,767 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,940 miles

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

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 OEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

AJ53 OEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AJ53 OEX safe to buy?

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