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AX53 OJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,156 mi
Last recorded81,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,156 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 79,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 78,015 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,503 miles

exhaust corroded tail pipe/mounts

Fail 30 Dec 2020 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight movement

sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,743 miles

Front front sub-frame very badly corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,285 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,998 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,902 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Dec 2014 57,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f brake slightly tight

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp and corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,164 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine management warning light perm.on.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,267 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,422 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

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 OJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OJU, 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 AX53 OJU registered?

AX53 OJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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