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AY03 YBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

208,254 mi
Last recorded208,254 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 208,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre going out of shape on inner edge. 175/70/14

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 202,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Underside of vehicle is in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2025 202,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Underside of vehicle is in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2024 198,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 188,160 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 176,146 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

brake fluid deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 168,039 miles

plastic trim fitted to outer sills

Fail 11 Mar 2021 168,035 miles

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

plastic trim fitted to outer sills

Pass 11 Mar 2020 164,471 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 164,465 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter split but preventing dirt ingress

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,646 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 154,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,576 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 143,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 133,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 133,093 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 125,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 67,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,045 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 YBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AY03 YBE, 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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AY03 YBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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