2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DY03 KBJ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 122,035 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY03 KBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 122,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY03 KBJ 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 KBJ) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))”.
DY03 KBJ Mileage History
- 03/04/2024111,321 mi
- 10/04/2024111,358 mi+37 mi
- 14/10/2024113,352 mi+1,994 mi
- 13/10/2025118,242 mi+4,890 mi
- 12/10/2026122,035 mi+3,793 mi
Average of roughly 4,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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