2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DL03 FBA
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 138,289 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
DL03 FBA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2011
- 138,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DL03 FBA Mileage History
- 20/07/200549,574 mi
- 20/07/200671,868 mi+22,294 mi
- 11/07/200789,340 mi+17,472 mi
- 11/07/200789,340 mi
- 21/07/2008106,127 mi+16,787 mi
- 04/10/2008106,205 mi+78 mi
- 07/10/2008106,205 mi
- 02/10/2009115,806 mi+9,601 mi
- 02/10/2009115,806 mi
- 06/10/2010128,238 mi+12,432 mi
- 05/09/2011138,289 mi+10,051 mi
Average of roughly 14,478 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
DL03 FBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (DL03 FBA) between July 2005 and September 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)”.
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