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When is the MOT due for HD03 ACX?

The MOT for HD03 ACX is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 November 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of HD03 ACX?

The recorded mileage for HD03 ACX is 221,245 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is HD03 ACX ULEZ compliant?

No, HD03 ACX 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 · HD03 ACX

HD03 ACX

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2003. Recorded mileage 221,245 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 14 Nov 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 221,245 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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HD03 ACX Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
221,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)

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HD03 ACX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 11:20

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (HD03 ACX) between November 2006 and November 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 68 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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HD03 ACX Mileage History

03/11/200648,907 mi
31/10/200759,000 mi+10,093 mi
31/10/200759,000 mi
30/10/200870,661 mi+11,661 mi
30/10/200870,661 mi
23/10/200987,850 mi+17,189 mi
23/10/200987,850 mi
01/11/2010102,677 mi+14,827 mi
05/10/2011116,734 mi+14,057 mi
09/10/2012131,601 mi+14,867 mi
31/10/2013145,296 mi+13,695 mi
30/10/2014154,319 mi+9,023 mi
30/10/2015162,776 mi+8,457 mi
20/10/2016169,699 mi+6,923 mi
27/10/2016169,854 mi+155 mi
23/10/2017180,132 mi+10,278 mi
23/10/2017180,132 mi
19/10/2018188,984 mi+8,852 mi
07/10/2019196,983 mi+7,999 mi
26/10/2020205,074 mi+8,091 mi
22/10/2021213,160 mi+8,086 mi
25/10/2021213,179 mi+19 mi
10/11/2022221,237 mi+8,058 mi
15/11/2022221,245 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 10,749 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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