2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DF03 WSE
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 157,686 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF03 WSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2024
- 157,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF03 WSE Mileage History
- 27/01/2022136,567 mi
- 26/01/2023147,158 mi+10,591 mi
- 27/01/2023147,189 mi+31 mi
- 02/02/2024157,303 mi+10,114 mi
- 16/02/2024157,686 mi+383 mi
Average of roughly 10,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF03 WSE 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 (DF03 WSE) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
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