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DA03 GEJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,846 mi
Last recorded119,846 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 GEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 117,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,065 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust has had temporary repair carried out

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,703 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 109,721 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,667 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease and paint

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,725 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,802 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,662 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer box mounting missing but secure

Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,661 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust silencer box mounting missing but secure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,391 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,351 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DA03 GEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 DA03 GEJ, 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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DA03 GEJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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