CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD03 GGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,625 mi
Last recorded201,625 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 201,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 183,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 160,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 138,471 miles

Exhaust hanger rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 127,567 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 127,563 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,044 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,462 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

periphery of front brake discs rusted[inner faces]

Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

centre exhaust rusted

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

periphery of front brake discs rusted[inner faces]

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,458 miles

INNER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED

Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,455 miles

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

INNER FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,424 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on the outer corner

rear exhaust box joining flange corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,422 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s rear tyre starting to crack on the outer corner

Fail 8 Sep 2011 53,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 36,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,552 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,282 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD03 GGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD03 GGX?

You can check the full history of AD03 GGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD03 GGX registered?

AD03 GGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is AD03 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 GGX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD03 GGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD03 GGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.