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AD03 FYJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,968 mi
Last recorded138,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at center muffler. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance LHR parking brake. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres light perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 133,098 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked center upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod ends perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front struts top mounts slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 129,996 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked top center - Does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow in exhaust center pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush LHF strut top mount slight lift. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt RHF track end boot slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre starting to perish and crack - cords are not exposed at this time. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,744 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped and cracked center upper, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes in front of rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,237 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LHF strut top mount slight movement, still secure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt RHF track rod end boot in poor condition. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge, but still above 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield cracked at the top center, does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,207 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,167 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,090 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 78,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s wiper split on end o/s wiper slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2011 75,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 75,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 66,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,988 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 52,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,426 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 FYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FYJ, 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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AD03 FYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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