2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DE03 PYS
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 148,895 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE03 PYS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2015
- 148,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 PYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (DE03 PYS) between May 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
DE03 PYS Mileage History
- 15/05/200644,906 mi
- 22/05/200758,977 mi+14,071 mi
- 15/05/200870,695 mi+11,718 mi
- 15/05/200985,883 mi+15,188 mi
- 15/05/200985,883 mi
- 17/05/201099,996 mi+14,113 mi
- 17/05/201099,996 mi
- 16/05/2011109,262 mi+9,266 mi
- 14/05/2012117,708 mi+8,446 mi
- 07/05/2013128,544 mi+10,836 mi
- 12/05/2014139,384 mi+10,840 mi
- 12/05/2014139,393 mi+9 mi
- 16/05/2015148,895 mi+9,502 mi
Average of roughly 11,552 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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