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AD03 YFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 114,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 112,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 112,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 109,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 109,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,248 miles

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front drop link slight play

nearside front tyre 3mm perished and bald on inside

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre 4mm, starting to crack and wear on edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front drop link slight play

nearside front tyre 3mm perished and bald on inside

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre 4mm, starting to crack and wear on edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 May 2018 104,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,517 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,543 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,816 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,816 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,078 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,078 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,899 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing slightly low

Oil leak

Slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,081 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,258 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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AD03 YFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AD03 YFJ, 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 AD03 YFJ registered?

AD03 YFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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