2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · HG03 VWD
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2003. Recorded mileage 56,305 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG03 VWD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2016
- 56,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG03 VWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (HG03 VWD) between March 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland top shock mount (2.5.B.1b)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
HG03 VWD Mileage History
- 04/03/20064,175 mi
- 17/04/200714,746 mi+10,571 mi
- 28/08/200819,735 mi+4,989 mi
- 03/09/200922,495 mi+2,760 mi
- 02/10/201028,126 mi+5,631 mi
- 06/05/201131,558 mi+3,432 mi
- 01/05/201233,454 mi+1,896 mi
- 02/05/201335,351 mi+1,897 mi
- 29/04/201438,014 mi+2,663 mi
- 05/05/201543,792 mi+5,778 mi
- 03/05/201656,303 mi+12,511 mi
- 16/05/201656,305 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,110 miles per year across 12 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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