2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BT03 GKY
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 219,823 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT03 GKY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
- 219,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT03 GKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BT03 GKY) between July 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BT03 GKY Mileage History
- 22/07/200644,477 mi
- 30/07/200755,463 mi+10,986 mi
- 30/07/200865,414 mi+9,951 mi
- 30/07/200865,449 mi+35 mi
- 17/07/200974,850 mi+9,401 mi
- 05/07/201083,056 mi+8,206 mi
- 05/07/201083,056 mi
- 05/07/201192,661 mi+9,605 mi
- 05/07/201192,661 mi
- 12/07/2012103,054 mi+10,393 mi
- 25/07/2013114,507 mi+11,453 mi
- 18/07/2014128,119 mi+13,612 mi
- 23/07/2015140,475 mi+12,356 mi
- 23/07/2015140,475 mi
- 22/07/2016149,743 mi+9,268 mi
- 22/07/2016149,745 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/2017159,496 mi+9,751 mi
- 18/07/2017159,496 mi
- 23/07/2018171,856 mi+12,360 mi
- 30/07/2018171,856 mi
- 05/07/2019183,512 mi+11,656 mi
- 05/07/2019183,515 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/2020193,142 mi+9,627 mi
- 27/07/2020193,201 mi+59 mi
- 05/07/2021201,866 mi+8,665 mi
- 05/07/2021201,868 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/2022211,345 mi+9,477 mi
- 11/07/2022211,349 mi+4 mi
- 07/07/2023219,821 mi+8,472 mi
- 12/07/2023219,823 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,331 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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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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- 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
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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