2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GF03 BVW
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 123,449 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF03 BVW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 123,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF03 BVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (GF03 BVW) between March 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)”.
GF03 BVW Mileage History
- 06/03/200634,242 mi
- 28/06/200746,513 mi+12,271 mi
- 28/06/200746,513 mi
- 26/06/200865,297 mi+18,784 mi
- 25/06/200976,833 mi+11,536 mi
- 25/06/200976,833 mi
- 13/07/201087,664 mi+10,831 mi
- 23/06/201192,368 mi+4,704 mi
- 23/06/201192,368 mi
- 03/07/201298,750 mi+6,382 mi
- 25/06/2013100,019 mi+1,269 mi
- 27/06/2013100,021 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/2014103,603 mi+3,582 mi
- 01/07/2015107,204 mi+3,601 mi
- 22/06/2016110,298 mi+3,094 mi
- 19/06/2017112,887 mi+2,589 mi
- 19/06/2017112,891 mi+4 mi
- 14/06/2018115,196 mi+2,305 mi
- 17/06/2019117,362 mi+2,166 mi
- 03/12/2020121,064 mi+3,702 mi
- 18/11/2021123,449 mi+2,385 mi
Average of roughly 5,681 miles per year across 21 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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