2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LW03 PPV
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 114,252 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 PPV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2022
- 114,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW03 PPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (LW03 PPV) between July 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LW03 PPV Mileage History
- 18/07/200614,102 mi
- 18/07/200614,102 mi
- 21/07/200718,034 mi+3,932 mi
- 18/07/200821,306 mi+3,272 mi
- 18/07/200821,306 mi
- 15/07/200924,477 mi+3,171 mi
- 16/07/200924,488 mi+11 mi
- 14/07/201027,258 mi+2,770 mi
- 14/07/201129,721 mi+2,463 mi
- 12/07/201233,207 mi+3,486 mi
- 18/07/201336,175 mi+2,968 mi
- 17/07/201439,233 mi+3,058 mi
- 23/07/201542,801 mi+3,568 mi
- 19/07/201646,708 mi+3,907 mi
- 18/07/201748,684 mi+1,976 mi
- 19/07/201849,902 mi+1,218 mi
- 24/07/201951,601 mi+1,699 mi
- 22/07/202052,489 mi+888 mi
- 20/07/202181,445 mi+28,956 mi
- 20/07/202181,448 mi+3 mi
- 21/07/2022114,252 mi+32,804 mi
- 21/07/2022114,252 mi
Average of roughly 6,256 miles per year across 22 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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