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AJ53 RNV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,027 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 75,027 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriated/not leaking-supported sufficiently

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriated/not leaking-supported sufficiently

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,640 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,939 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 8 Nov 2011 47,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,290 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 39,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre getting low and cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2009 32,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,606 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s/r seats

Fail 7 Nov 2007 17,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s/r seats

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,175 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 RNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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