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AD03 YGE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,065 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 90,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,267 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 47,266 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 40,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,745 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,833 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 YGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

AD03 YGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is AD03 YGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 YGE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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