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AJ53 SVV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,725 mi
Last recorded157,725 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 SVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 157,725 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 157,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 144,246 miles

bodywork damage but no sharp edges

exhaust rear silencer is very rusty and mount is broken but still secure,connection at centre section is very rusty

front anti roll bar links rattle when driving

front brake pads are VERY LOW

osf metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 144,246 miles

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

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

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

bodywork damage but no sharp edges

exhaust rear silencer is very rusty and mount is broken but still secure,connection at centre section is very rusty

osf metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 125,265 miles

eml light is on

exhaust system is very rusty but not blowing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 125,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml light is on

exhaust system is very rusty but not blowing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 114,213 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 6 Oct 2010 114,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,125 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 106,017 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,629 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,217 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 SVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

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

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