Official DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BK03 VEM

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/11/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/09/2017
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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BK03 VEM Mileage History

  1. 30/05/200625,932 mi
  2. 22/05/200732,729 mi+6,797 mi
  3. 20/05/200839,880 mi+7,151 mi
  4. 14/05/200946,337 mi+6,457 mi
  5. 14/05/200946,337 mi
  6. 10/05/201052,624 mi+6,287 mi
  7. 10/05/201052,624 mi
  8. 11/05/201158,706 mi+6,082 mi
  9. 11/05/201158,706 mi
  10. 16/05/201264,353 mi+5,647 mi
  11. 15/05/201369,391 mi+5,038 mi
  12. 28/11/201372,466 mi+3,075 mi
  13. 29/10/201476,614 mi+4,148 mi
  14. 17/11/201578,636 mi+2,022 mi
  15. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:27
MOT Analysis

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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