2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY03 FSL
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 75,036 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
DY03 FSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 75,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DY03 FSL Mileage History
- 01/07/202469,867 mi
- 10/07/202572,673 mi+2,806 mi
- 11/07/202572,674 mi+1 mi
- 06/07/202675,036 mi+2,362 mi
- 07/07/202675,036 mi
Average of roughly 2,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY03 FSL 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 FSL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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