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AD03 YGJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,833 mi
Last recorded44,833 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 44,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,387 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 44,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,741 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 43,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,492 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,353 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,184 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,123 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,899 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres perished in tread

middle exhaust getting weak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres perished in tread

middle exhaust getting weak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,445 miles

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

both front tyres perished in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,852 miles

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

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,824 miles

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

rear exhaust weak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,492 miles

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

rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,190 miles

both rear tyres perrished in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,151 miles

o/s front discs inner face slightly pitted

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,553 miles

all tyres perrished in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,050 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,392 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 YGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

AD03 YGJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is AD03 YGJ safe to buy?

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