2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MD03 NWJ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 131,811 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 NWJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2022
- 131,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 NWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (MD03 NWJ) between June 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
MD03 NWJ Mileage History
- 12/06/200662,327 mi
- 11/06/200772,407 mi+10,080 mi
- 11/06/200880,048 mi+7,641 mi
- 08/06/200987,443 mi+7,395 mi
- 10/06/201095,860 mi+8,417 mi
- 08/06/2011102,369 mi+6,509 mi
- 08/06/2011102,369 mi
- 09/06/2012109,632 mi+7,263 mi
- 11/06/2012109,673 mi+41 mi
- 07/06/2013115,143 mi+5,470 mi
- 07/06/2013115,145 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/2014121,916 mi+6,771 mi
- 11/06/2014121,916 mi
- 11/06/2015123,831 mi+1,915 mi
- 15/06/2016124,837 mi+1,006 mi
- 07/06/2017125,832 mi+995 mi
- 13/06/2018126,768 mi+936 mi
- 06/06/2019127,719 mi+951 mi
- 19/06/2019127,723 mi+4 mi
- 18/06/2020128,590 mi+867 mi
- 18/06/2020128,590 mi
- 10/06/2021130,257 mi+1,667 mi
- 16/06/2022131,811 mi+1,554 mi
Average of roughly 4,340 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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: 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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