2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WV03 FKH
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 99,536 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Apr 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV03 FKH Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2015
- 99,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
WV03 FKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (WV03 FKH) between February 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2015 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
WV03 FKH Mileage History
- 28/02/200633,167 mi
- 01/03/200633,167 mi
- 19/02/200745,908 mi+12,741 mi
- 25/02/200856,463 mi+10,555 mi
- 09/03/200963,736 mi+7,273 mi
- 09/03/200963,736 mi
- 12/03/201071,361 mi+7,625 mi
- 26/02/201178,990 mi+7,629 mi
- 11/02/201284,595 mi+5,605 mi
- 25/02/201389,074 mi+4,479 mi
- 28/02/201494,985 mi+5,911 mi
- 18/03/201599,536 mi+4,551 mi
Average of roughly 7,335 miles per year across 12 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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