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AD03 YFM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,444 mi
Last recorded22,444 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 22,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 17,273 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,544 miles

Rear exhaust outer shield corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 12,685 miles

Front Side windows tinted

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 12,685 miles

Front Side windows tinted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 11,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,210 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 10,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 9,935 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,355 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,883 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 8,883 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,182 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 6,143 miles

advise both front tyres cracking up in tread (195/60/15h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 5,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,009 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 YFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD03 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

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

Is AD03 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 YFM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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