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DV03 YWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,163 mi
Last recorded129,163 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 129,163 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside centre mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside brake disc back plates are corroded

Nearside Rear damage to body

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates are corroded

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,167 miles

Nearside Damage to Bodywork & Wheel Arch

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 127,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Drop Link Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Damage to Bodywork & Wheel Arch

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Outer Edge, Cracks In-between Tread, Tread Depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edge, Tread 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Damage to Bodywork & Wheel Arch

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 123,092 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to side of vehicle

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery weak, failed on test

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished on test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to side of vehicle

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery weak, failed on test

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,677 miles

Nearside damage to side of vehicle

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 27 Oct 2021 120,677 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside damage to side of vehicle

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area is damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch are is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine breather pipe has failed (split and holed)

plastic under sill covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,403 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front stabiliser mount is split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at centre exhaust section front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm worn on edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm worn smooth on inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner rear wheel arch/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished on sidewall and shoulder 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust is hitting fuel tank heat shield

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside are slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt is slow to retract

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished on sidewalls 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside rear wheel arch area

plastic cover sills are fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 112,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside are slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt is slow to retract

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside are perished on sidewalls 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside rear wheel arch area

plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,715 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak little leak ()

centre exhaust box deteriating

plastic covers fitted to outer sills os ns

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,118 miles

Centre exhaust box is rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight damage to outer sidewall, and perished on shoulder

Rear wiper blade is split

damage to nearside of vehicle

plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,576 miles

damage to nearside doors/body

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn edges/perished

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

plastic trims covering view to sills

play in nearside front upper suspension mount

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside doors/body

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn edges/perished

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

plastic trims covering view to sills

play in nearside front upper suspension mount

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,084 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge

nsr wheel arch damaged

osf tyre perished/worn edges

Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge

nsr wheel arch damaged

osf tyre perished/worn edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,288 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

sill trims fitted

small cuts n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2013 93,288 miles

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

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

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

sill trims fitted

small cuts n/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box is rusty

plastic door sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 185 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cover sills fitted to door sills

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,233 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,310 miles

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

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

windscreen laminate starting to seperate o/s top

Pass 28 Aug 2008 71,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,088 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 43,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,632 miles

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV03 YWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV03 YWD, 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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DV03 YWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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