2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DE03 DBZ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 148,862 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DE03 DBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2024
- 148,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DE03 DBZ Mileage History
- 18/03/2022142,870 mi
- 27/03/2023146,471 mi+3,601 mi
- 30/03/2023146,471 mi
- 20/05/2024148,862 mi+2,391 mi
- 22/05/2024148,862 mi
Average of roughly 2,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE03 DBZ 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 (DE03 DBZ) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2024 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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