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DY03 GAL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,519 mi
Last recorded101,519 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 GAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,467 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pip in poor condition

gemeral under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,161 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,957 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2022 88,925 miles

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

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

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,756 miles

small blow to rear exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,756 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,796 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,660 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,707 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack gaiters

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,331 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,843 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on inner edges

dampness around both steering rack gaitors

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,880 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 49,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 29,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tested when wet

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,996 miles

tested when wet

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,482 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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DY03 GAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY03 GAL, 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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What year was DY03 GAL registered?

DY03 GAL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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