2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.6L Petrol
VAUXHALL ASTRA (2003, Petrol, 1598cc) — mileage recorded at 123,317. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Full MOT History
This 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YJ03 ABH) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2022 to March 2023, with 2 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
Recommended with caution due to its advanced age, despite a clean MOT history and low mileage for a 2003 model.
Prioritise a thorough mechanical inspection to assess wear on the 1.6L petrol engine and transmission. Verify service history for regular oil changes and fluid top-ups, as older cars often suffer from neglected maintenance. Negotiate aggressively given the vehicle's age, and consider a pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic. Be wary of potential rust in the UK climate, particularly in the underbody and wheel arches.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
Data Sources
DVSA
Official MOT test logs & failure reasons
DVLA
Tax, registration & powertrain specs
Experian
Finance, stolen markers & total loss
AI Analysis
Historical fault & advisory patterns
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YJ03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YJ03ABH.
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
PEUGEOT
206
JAGUAR
XK8
KIA
SORENTO
JAGUAR
S-TYPE