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AY03 XMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,387 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 77,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,012 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 65,012 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,183 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,820 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,820 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,262 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 50,143 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,870 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,874 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,515 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,165 miles

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

brake fluid level low

drivers side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

front and rear numberplates plastic layers slight seperation

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 8,674 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 XMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 XMZ registered?

AY03 XMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 XMZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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