2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YC03 CGX
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 174,475 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC03 CGX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 174,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC03 CGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YC03 CGX) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 28 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
YC03 CGX Mileage History
- 07/01/2022171,832 mi
- 17/04/2024172,692 mi+860 mi
- 28/05/2025174,475 mi+1,783 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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