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AJ53 OGH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,259 mi
Last recorded26,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 26,259 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,233 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,232 miles

brake flexi hoses/joints

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,638 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,638 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,742 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 OGH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

AJ53 OGH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is AJ53 OGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 OGH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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