The road tax status for BL03 YAF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BL03 YAF?

The MOT for BL03 YAF is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of BL03 YAF?

The recorded mileage for BL03 YAF is 182,988 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BL03 YAF ULEZ compliant?

No, BL03 YAF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BL03 YAF

BL03 YAF

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2003. Recorded mileage 182,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 182,988 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 13/07/2026

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Mileage: 182,988 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 1686cc

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BL03 YAF Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
182,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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BL03 YAF Mileage History

21/02/2022174,171 mi
04/03/2022174,171 mi
22/08/2023175,769 mi+1,598 mi
15/07/2025182,988 mi+7,219 mi

Average of roughly 2,598 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BL03 YAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 23:25

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BL03 YAF) between February 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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