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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration DF03BYV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,304 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted concealing some components .
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted concealing some components .
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,939 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX HOLED IN EXCESS (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,845 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount worn
- Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play worn in excess (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount worn
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,081 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,081 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,138 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Corroded , not quite to excess . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,599 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,599 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,421 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,961 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front brake hose ferrules corroded advise replacement
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front brake hose ferrules corroded advise replacement
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,695 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- both front headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axel (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- eml on
3 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axel (3.6.B.2c)
- eml on
- both front headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,556 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- eml warning light is on
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front covered with protective grease
- Offside Front brake discs pitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
27 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml warning light is on
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front covered with protective grease
- Offside Front brake discs pitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,630 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,203 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,114 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,164 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,662 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,662 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,845 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,557 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,093 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,591 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,255 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2007 5 Jul 202629 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,255 MI
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