2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LS03 JRU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 93,518 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 JRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 93,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 JRU 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 (LS03 JRU) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust bad corried (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by stop light (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced affected by the operation of Position lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
LS03 JRU Mileage History
- 07/01/202377,496 mi
- 12/01/202377,515 mi+19 mi
- 08/03/202483,836 mi+6,321 mi
- 09/03/202483,851 mi+15 mi
- 28/06/202593,518 mi+9,667 mi
Average of roughly 6,481 miles per year across 5 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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