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AJ53 OGA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

220,617 mi
Last recorded220,617 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 220,617 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 220,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 186,997 miles

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

rear silencer corroded and rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2012 186,997 miles

rear silencer corroded and rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2011 148,364 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 148,364 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 105,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 105,313 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 75,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,773 miles

near side front tyre outer edge feathering

Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,773 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre outer edge feathering

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 45,063 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

AJ53 OGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 OGA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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