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AY03 XLT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,929 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 75,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,532 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,466 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,466 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 71,340 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,034 miles

fuel tank loose on its mountings but secure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 65,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tax disc in offside swept area.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,065 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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AY03 XLT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY03 XLT, 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 AY03 XLT registered?

AY03 XLT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AY03 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 XLT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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