2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LW03 MKA
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 70,916 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 MKA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2022
- 70,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW03 MKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (LW03 MKA) between June 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
LW03 MKA Mileage History
- 27/06/200618,508 mi
- 25/06/200723,713 mi+5,205 mi
- 26/06/200829,423 mi+5,710 mi
- 27/06/200934,167 mi+4,744 mi
- 27/06/200934,167 mi
- 30/06/201038,394 mi+4,227 mi
- 29/06/201142,085 mi+3,691 mi
- 26/06/201245,472 mi+3,387 mi
- 27/06/201245,487 mi+15 mi
- 15/06/201348,564 mi+3,077 mi
- 05/06/201451,048 mi+2,484 mi
- 22/06/201557,637 mi+6,589 mi
- 29/06/201656,160 mi-1,477 mi
- 20/06/201758,315 mi+2,155 mi
- 22/06/201861,258 mi+2,943 mi
- 09/07/201963,942 mi+2,684 mi
- 29/07/202066,276 mi+2,334 mi
- 27/07/202168,701 mi+2,425 mi
- 28/07/202168,701 mi
- 29/07/202270,916 mi+2,215 mi
Average of roughly 3,258 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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