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AX53 BUJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,958 mi
Last recorded157,958 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 157,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,191 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTED TO DETIORATE

Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 116,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 103,814 miles

nearside rear tyre noisey

offside rear tyre noisey

Fail 14 May 2013 103,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre noisey

offside rear tyre noisey

Pass 15 May 2012 94,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 94,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 84,743 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn (thinning)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre profile larger than front tyre profile

Fail 12 May 2011 84,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (thinning)

Pass 11 May 2010 75,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 66,440 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,404 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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AX53 BUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX53 BUJ, 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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AX53 BUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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