2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LT03 NUK
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 92,885 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT03 NUK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2023
- 92,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT03 NUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (LT03 NUK) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2023 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: Brakes (12 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LT03 NUK Mileage History
- 25/04/202289,866 mi
- 06/05/202289,874 mi+8 mi
- 02/06/202392,985 mi+3,111 mi
- 02/06/202392,885 mi-100 mi
Average of roughly 2,735 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: 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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