2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YM03 YDP
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 176,717 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM03 YDP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2023
- 176,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM03 YDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YM03 YDP) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2023 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YM03 YDP Mileage History
- 11/03/2022173,451 mi
- 16/03/2022173,486 mi+35 mi
- 16/03/2023176,717 mi+3,231 mi
Average of roughly 3,221 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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