2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DC03 AEY
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2003. Recorded mileage 149,202 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
DC03 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 149,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DC03 AEY Mileage History
- 15/05/2023135,534 mi
- 21/10/2024141,664 mi+6,130 mi
- 30/10/2024141,672 mi+8 mi
- 29/04/2026149,202 mi+7,530 mi
- 06/05/2026149,202 mi
Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC03 AEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (DC03 AEY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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