2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KF03 KPP
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 85,156 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF03 KPP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2010
- 85,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF03 KPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KF03 KPP) between August 2006 and December 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2010 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), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.
KF03 KPP Mileage History
- 28/08/200650,178 mi
- 28/08/200650,178 mi
- 07/09/200758,485 mi+8,307 mi
- 20/11/200868,928 mi+10,443 mi
- 28/08/200978,584 mi+9,656 mi
- 29/08/200978,584 mi
- 18/12/201085,156 mi+6,572 mi
Average of roughly 8,122 miles per year across 7 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
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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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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