2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · EN03 RBX
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 157,100 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN03 RBX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 157,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (EN03 RBX) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EN03 RBX Mileage History
- 21/07/200625,912 mi
- 20/07/200730,430 mi+4,518 mi
- 05/07/200838,502 mi+8,072 mi
- 22/07/200956,684 mi+18,182 mi
- 22/07/200956,684 mi
- 19/07/201068,803 mi+12,119 mi
- 18/07/201176,309 mi+7,506 mi
- 20/07/201176,309 mi
- 09/07/201282,089 mi+5,780 mi
- 08/07/201387,907 mi+5,818 mi
- 14/07/201493,900 mi+5,993 mi
- 14/07/201493,900 mi
- 20/07/201599,543 mi+5,643 mi
- 20/07/201599,543 mi
- 12/07/2016104,310 mi+4,767 mi
- 18/07/2017108,894 mi+4,584 mi
- 18/07/2017108,894 mi
- 17/07/2018113,070 mi+4,176 mi
- 18/07/2018113,071 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/2019115,948 mi+2,877 mi
- 29/06/2019115,953 mi+5 mi
- 29/03/2021118,315 mi+2,362 mi
- 01/04/2022122,089 mi+3,774 mi
- 04/04/2022122,095 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/2023126,584 mi+4,489 mi
- 06/03/2024139,947 mi+13,363 mi
- 08/04/2025152,725 mi+12,778 mi
- 15/04/2025152,861 mi+136 mi
- 31/07/2026157,100 mi+4,239 mi
Average of roughly 6,550 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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