2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FP03 GHB
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 99,445 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2013.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP03 GHB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2012
- 99,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP03 GHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (FP03 GHB) between June 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
FP03 GHB Mileage History
- 23/06/200626,429 mi
- 26/06/200626,429 mi
- 13/07/200736,771 mi+10,342 mi
- 11/07/200851,524 mi+14,753 mi
- 14/07/200966,647 mi+15,123 mi
- 16/07/201078,732 mi+12,085 mi
- 22/07/201187,418 mi+8,686 mi
- 25/07/201187,421 mi+3 mi
- 29/08/201299,443 mi+12,022 mi
- 30/08/201299,445 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,800 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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