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AG03 EYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,082 mi
Last recorded51,082 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 EYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,901 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,020 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,589 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 47,585 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 47,080 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 46,065 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 45,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 43,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 43,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,418 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 May 2015 40,233 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 40,233 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 38,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 38,452 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 37,180 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 21 May 2013 37,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

Pass 22 May 2012 34,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,800 miles

front and rear brake pad linings low, about 70/75% worn, disc ok, fronts grooved slightly

rear exhaust box outer deteriorated and corroded and slight blow detdected

Pass 27 May 2010 30,981 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,913 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,913 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,490 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 22,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,460 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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AG03 EYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AG03 EYP, 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 AG03 EYP registered?

AG03 EYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is AG03 EYP safe to buy?

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