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GP03 VYZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 127,675 miles on the clock, averaging 8,810 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for GP03 VYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,810

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,336
Average per year8,810
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP03 VYZ 31k55k79k103k128k '06'17'12

Check GP03 VYZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage120,339 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage112,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage105,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage101,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage91,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,357 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage81,869 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,943 miles
PASS
Mileage70,924 miles
Since last MOT+10,155 miles
PASS
Mileage60,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage51,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage41,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,263 miles
Since last MOT+10,592 miles
PASS
Mileage30,671 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 VYZ

What car is GP03 VYZ?

GP03 VYZ is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 VYZ?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 VYZ was 127,675 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 VYZ passed its MOT?

GP03 VYZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2017.

Is GP03 VYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP03 VYZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GP03 VYZ?

GP03 VYZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.