2003 Vauxhall Astra Club 8v — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age
23 years
Current Age
62.5%
Latest Pass Rate
72
Total Tests (All Years)
57,119 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Astra Club 8v
Compared to Average at Age 6
This car: 62.5%
Average: 73.4%
⚠️ 10.9% below average (18367 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
62.5%
Age (yrs) 6Tests 72Avg Mileage 57,119Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 22.2%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2003 Vauxhall Astra Club 8v, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
22.2%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
16.7%
— Consistent
Suspension
15.3%
— Consistent
Tyres
9.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
8.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 22.2% (6 yrs) | 22.2% (6 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 16.7% (6 yrs) | 16.7% (6 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 15.3% (6 yrs) | 15.3% (6 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 9.7% (6 yrs) | 9.7% (6 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 8.3% (6 yrs) | 8.3% (6 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Vauxhall Astra Club 8v cars manufactured in 2003 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 72 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.