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AJ53 SUV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,348 mi
Last recorded86,348 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,348 miles

fuel flap missing

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,988 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,480 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 57,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,320 miles

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

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 12,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,837 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,925 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 SUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 SUV, 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 SUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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