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EA03 YFS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 44,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,118 miles

o/s headlamp cloudy

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,560 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 30,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,334 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin brake corroded in clipped areas (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 30,334 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended ***stuck in rotracted position/unable to release/test seat belt*** (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective ***locked in rotracted position/unable to release seat belt*** (7.1.2 (e))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear twin brake corroded in clipped areas (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,904 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pre-flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 29,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pre-flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has slight movement in top mount

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 28,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has slight movement in top mount

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 28,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Perished

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,374 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges (possible alignment issue)

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

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

Offside Wiper blade is splitting at the ends

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,668 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,885 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 21,205 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,947 miles

exposed brake pipes salting up

ns/os front wiper blades streaking[blad16/sp21]

side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,332 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 14,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,160 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,547 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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EA03 YFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA03 YFS, 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 EA03 YFS registered?

EA03 YFS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 YFS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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