MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside just giving beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside just giving beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
SLIGHT CORROSION TO METAL BRAKE PIPES
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
headlights just giving beam image
offside front tyre inner sidewall cut no canvass showing
Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
eml on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 SWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?
AJ53 SWO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is AJ53 SWO safe to buy?
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