The road tax status for FN03 XLP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FN03 XLP?

The MOT for FN03 XLP is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 March 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of FN03 XLP?

The recorded mileage for FN03 XLP is 180,854 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FN03 XLP ULEZ compliant?

No, FN03 XLP 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 1.7L Diesel · FN03 XLP

FN03 XLP

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 180,854 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 29 Mar 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 180,854 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1686cc

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FN03 XLP Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2022
180,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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FN03 XLP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 14:05

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (FN03 XLP) between March 2006 and March 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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FN03 XLP Mileage History

07/03/200664,295 mi
06/02/200771,617 mi+7,322 mi
28/01/200880,402 mi+8,785 mi
28/01/200880,403 mi+1 mi
06/01/200989,791 mi+9,388 mi
11/01/201098,749 mi+8,958 mi
09/10/2010102,897 mi+4,148 mi
11/10/2010102,897 mi
30/09/2011108,740 mi+5,843 mi
03/10/2011108,743 mi+3 mi
28/09/2012115,372 mi+6,629 mi
01/10/2013124,886 mi+9,514 mi
13/10/2014134,464 mi+9,578 mi
13/10/2014134,466 mi+2 mi
08/10/2015142,806 mi+8,340 mi
08/10/2015142,811 mi+5 mi
11/10/2016150,354 mi+7,543 mi
11/10/2016150,356 mi+2 mi
29/09/2017156,880 mi+6,524 mi
29/09/2017156,882 mi+2 mi
27/09/2018163,201 mi+6,319 mi
27/09/2018163,203 mi+2 mi
16/03/2020167,388 mi+4,185 mi
16/03/2020167,388 mi
05/03/2021172,772 mi+5,384 mi
09/03/2021172,773 mi+1 mi
18/03/2022180,602 mi+7,829 mi
31/03/2022180,854 mi+252 mi

Average of roughly 7,255 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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