2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FD03 JMV
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 89,575 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD03 JMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 89,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD03 JMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (FD03 JMV) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust section detached (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed and broken away from centre section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FD03 JMV Mileage History
- 12/11/202180,071 mi
- 11/11/202282,839 mi+2,768 mi
- 18/11/202282,983 mi+144 mi
- 23/10/202389,427 mi+6,444 mi
- 02/11/202389,575 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 4,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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