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DA03 HYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 66,423 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2026 66,419 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,744 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges/heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 64,740 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges/heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,952 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 62,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,183 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,177 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded where metal pipes join plastic

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,859 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,320 miles

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

Slight Corrosion too underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,687 miles

service light on

slight oil weep

Fail 14 Jun 2017 49,683 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven 29% (3.7.B.2)

service light on

slight oil weep

Pass 31 May 2016 45,082 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (slightly swollen in clips advise replacement for next MOT) (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,729 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded and deteriorated

front discs worn

service light

Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,723 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded and deteriorated

front discs worn

service light

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,950 miles

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

exhaust is deteriorated

front discs worn

service light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,736 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2013 29,732 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,255 miles

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

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

advise service,upper/lower engine cvers fitted,plastic sills fitted,full brake check,front wiper blades slight smear,slight wear on brake pedal rubber.

advise slight weepage from steering rack,op ok on test.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,662 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 2 Jun 2007 14,857 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,857 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2006 11,597 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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DA03 HYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol 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 DA03 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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