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AJ53 UFT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,950 mi
Last recorded88,950 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corrode and front flexible pipe deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2018 88,950 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 215/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corrode and front flexible pipe deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,921 miles

Centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inisde edge

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,716 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inisde edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 56,351 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,055 miles

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

Slight wear in nearside steering rack.Slight brake imbalance at rear, offside lower reading.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,055 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight wear in nearside steering rack.Slight brake imbalance at rear, offside lower reading.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,419 miles

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

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 UFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 UFT, 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 UFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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