2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FH03 XAP
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 77,640 miles. MOT valid until 02/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
FH03 XAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 77,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FH03 XAP Mileage History
- 21/12/202362,980 mi
- 03/12/202463,659 mi+679 mi
- 06/12/202463,676 mi+17 mi
- 22/12/202577,640 mi+13,964 mi
- 22/12/202577,640 mi
Average of roughly 7,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FH03 XAP 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 (FH03 XAP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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