2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BD03 VZM
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 87,765 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD03 VZM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2022
- 87,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD03 VZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BD03 VZM) between March 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BD03 VZM Mileage History
- 29/03/200615,022 mi
- 27/04/200719,179 mi+4,157 mi
- 30/07/200824,268 mi+5,089 mi
- 20/07/200928,426 mi+4,158 mi
- 21/07/201032,060 mi+3,634 mi
- 28/07/201135,458 mi+3,398 mi
- 17/07/201239,700 mi+4,242 mi
- 12/07/201342,617 mi+2,917 mi
- 21/07/201447,377 mi+4,760 mi
- 23/07/201447,377 mi
- 23/07/201550,680 mi+3,303 mi
- 13/07/201652,965 mi+2,285 mi
- 26/07/201754,722 mi+1,757 mi
- 20/07/201855,933 mi+1,211 mi
- 15/07/201956,991 mi+1,058 mi
- 10/04/202164,840 mi+7,849 mi
- 07/04/202287,765 mi+22,925 mi
Average of roughly 4,540 miles per year across 17 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: Poor
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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