The road tax status for EY03 XPU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for EY03 XPU?

The MOT for EY03 XPU is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of EY03 XPU?

The recorded mileage for EY03 XPU is 126,633 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EY03 XPU ULEZ compliant?

No, EY03 XPU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EY03 XPU

EY03 XPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 126,633 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 15 Jul 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 126,633 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1598cc

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EY03 XPU Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
126,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (61 mentions)

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EY03 XPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 04:09

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (EY03 XPU) between March 2006 and July 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 13 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (61 issues), Lighting (42 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Windscreen (16 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 153 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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EY03 XPU Mileage History

15/03/200625,163 mi
16/03/200733,811 mi+8,648 mi
18/03/200848,686 mi+14,875 mi
18/03/200848,686 mi
18/03/200958,747 mi+10,061 mi
17/03/201062,863 mi+4,116 mi
17/03/201062,863 mi
16/03/201166,139 mi+3,276 mi
16/03/201166,139 mi
19/03/201268,467 mi+2,328 mi
19/03/201268,467 mi
16/04/201371,757 mi+3,290 mi
07/04/201474,464 mi+2,707 mi
07/04/201474,464 mi
13/04/201575,843 mi+1,379 mi
13/04/201575,843 mi
13/04/201681,025 mi+5,182 mi
12/04/201785,209 mi+4,184 mi
13/04/201785,209 mi
28/03/201891,024 mi+5,815 mi
28/03/201891,024 mi
11/04/201993,737 mi+2,713 mi
12/04/201993,737 mi
16/07/2020100,962 mi+7,225 mi
17/07/2020100,973 mi+11 mi
16/07/2021108,323 mi+7,350 mi
14/07/2022118,226 mi+9,903 mi
14/07/2022118,226 mi
12/07/2023126,633 mi+8,407 mi
13/07/2023126,633 mi

Average of roughly 5,856 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (50%)

2 dangerous defects found recently

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