2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KN03 XPU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 104,860 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN03 XPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2025
- 104,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN03 XPU 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 (KN03 XPU) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KN03 XPU Mileage History
- 31/08/2022139,458 mi
- 11/12/202314,822 mi-124,636 mi
- 12/02/2024104,822 mi+90,000 mi
- 30/07/2025104,860 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly -11,876 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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