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AJ53 SVD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,089 mi
Last recorded159,089 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 159,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 141,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 120,615 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 120,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn very bad/low on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 99,450 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,774 miles

both rear tyres are either on or very close to the legal limit 195/60/15hr

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,517 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 SVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

AJ53 SVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AJ53 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ53 SVD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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