2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KU03 HWD
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 10/04/2003. Recorded mileage 150,436 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
KU03 HWD Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2022
- 150,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KU03 HWD Mileage History
- 06/04/200636,652 mi
- 07/04/200636,653 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/200744,549 mi+7,896 mi
- 03/04/200856,356 mi+11,807 mi
- 25/03/200965,605 mi+9,249 mi
- 26/03/200965,612 mi+7 mi
- 22/03/201072,893 mi+7,281 mi
- 22/03/201072,893 mi
- 15/03/201180,379 mi+7,486 mi
- 04/04/201287,346 mi+6,967 mi
- 04/04/201287,346 mi
- 02/04/201394,677 mi+7,331 mi
- 04/04/201394,677 mi
- 31/03/2014101,144 mi+6,467 mi
- 31/03/2014101,144 mi
- 24/03/2015107,790 mi+6,646 mi
- 24/03/2015107,790 mi
- 05/03/2016116,070 mi+8,280 mi
- 21/02/2017123,939 mi+7,869 mi
- 26/02/2018134,314 mi+10,375 mi
- 16/02/2019139,933 mi+5,619 mi
- 01/03/2019140,001 mi+68 mi
- 12/03/2020144,186 mi+4,185 mi
- 16/03/2020144,194 mi+8 mi
- 04/03/2021147,038 mi+2,844 mi
- 18/03/2021147,043 mi+5 mi
- 23/03/2022150,436 mi+3,393 mi
Average of roughly 7,128 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
KU03 HWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KU03 HWD) between April 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes lead to load sense vale (ONE burst ) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst during brake test (1.1.11 (a))”.
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