2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DK03 VEM
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 63,568 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DK03 VEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 63,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DK03 VEM Mileage History
- 23/03/202358,160 mi
- 27/03/202358,207 mi+47 mi
- 04/04/202460,499 mi+2,292 mi
- 01/04/202563,528 mi+3,029 mi
- 10/04/202563,568 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 2,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DK03 VEM 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 (DK03 VEM) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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