2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DF03 AEC
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 157,518 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF03 AEC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 157,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF03 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (DF03 AEC) between June 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
DF03 AEC Mileage History
- 16/06/200631,382 mi
- 11/06/200742,630 mi+11,248 mi
- 11/06/200742,630 mi
- 01/08/200855,391 mi+12,761 mi
- 28/07/200962,327 mi+6,936 mi
- 05/08/200962,499 mi+172 mi
- 05/08/200962,499 mi
- 05/08/201070,519 mi+8,020 mi
- 12/08/201070,723 mi+204 mi
- 11/11/201179,315 mi+8,592 mi
- 01/07/201483,270 mi+3,955 mi
- 01/07/201483,270 mi
- 01/06/201587,166 mi+3,896 mi
- 08/06/201587,192 mi+26 mi
- 06/08/201693,930 mi+6,738 mi
- 17/08/201693,930 mi
- 20/06/2017127,693 mi+33,763 mi
- 05/06/2018134,973 mi+7,280 mi
- 06/06/2019136,388 mi+1,415 mi
- 03/06/2020140,065 mi+3,677 mi
- 03/06/2020140,065 mi
- 27/05/2021142,712 mi+2,647 mi
- 27/05/2021142,712 mi
- 23/05/2022146,230 mi+3,518 mi
- 23/05/2022146,230 mi
- 22/05/2023150,348 mi+4,118 mi
- 31/05/2024154,291 mi+3,943 mi
- 31/05/2024154,291 mi
- 23/06/2025157,518 mi+3,227 mi
Average of roughly 6,632 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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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