2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EN03 RAX
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 56,011 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN03 RAX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 56,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (EN03 RAX) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
EN03 RAX Mileage History
- 30/05/200610,761 mi
- 11/06/200714,774 mi+4,013 mi
- 19/06/200818,644 mi+3,870 mi
- 16/06/200924,378 mi+5,734 mi
- 18/06/201028,621 mi+4,243 mi
- 16/06/201133,951 mi+5,330 mi
- 25/06/201237,324 mi+3,373 mi
- 30/05/201340,230 mi+2,906 mi
- 11/06/201443,465 mi+3,235 mi
- 11/06/201443,465 mi
- 25/06/201547,421 mi+3,956 mi
- 20/06/201651,649 mi+4,228 mi
- 26/06/201752,383 mi+734 mi
- 25/06/201852,730 mi+347 mi
- 24/06/201953,468 mi+738 mi
- 14/07/202054,516 mi+1,048 mi
- 20/07/202154,967 mi+451 mi
- 20/07/202154,967 mi
- 18/07/202255,251 mi+284 mi
- 20/06/202355,411 mi+160 mi
- 21/06/202355,419 mi+8 mi
- 10/07/202455,709 mi+290 mi
- 14/07/202555,957 mi+248 mi
- 14/07/202555,957 mi
- 15/07/202656,011 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 2,248 miles per year across 25 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: Good
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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