2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY03 FSG
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 72,626 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY03 FSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 72,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY03 FSG 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 (DY03 FSG) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
DY03 FSG Mileage History
- 24/01/202468,108 mi
- 27/03/202568,965 mi+857 mi
- 28/03/202568,967 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/202672,625 mi+3,658 mi
- 11/03/202672,626 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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