2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BK03 VEM
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 82,596 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,596 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
BK03 VEM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2016
- 82,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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BK03 VEM Mileage History
- 30/05/200625,932 mi
- 22/05/200732,729 mi+6,797 mi
- 20/05/200839,880 mi+7,151 mi
- 14/05/200946,337 mi+6,457 mi
- 14/05/200946,337 mi
- 10/05/201052,624 mi+6,287 mi
- 10/05/201052,624 mi
- 11/05/201158,706 mi+6,082 mi
- 11/05/201158,706 mi
- 16/05/201264,353 mi+5,647 mi
- 15/05/201369,391 mi+5,038 mi
- 28/11/201372,466 mi+3,075 mi
- 29/10/201476,614 mi+4,148 mi
- 17/11/201578,636 mi+2,022 mi
- 24/11/201682,596 mi+3,960 mi
Average of roughly 5,402 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
BK03 VEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BK03 VEM) between May 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2016 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: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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