2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LS03 VTY
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2003. Recorded mileage 71,946 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 VTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 71,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS03 VTY Mileage History
- 29/07/202449,894 mi
- 29/07/202449,894 mi
- 28/07/202566,932 mi+17,038 mi
- 28/07/202566,932 mi
- 25/08/202671,946 mi+5,014 mi
Average of roughly 10,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS03 VTY 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 VTY) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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