2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MJ03 XWS
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2003. Recorded mileage 138,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
MJ03 XWS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 138,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MJ03 XWS Mileage History
- 24/05/200610,080 mi
- 24/05/200610,080 mi
- 23/05/200712,930 mi+2,850 mi
- 19/05/200815,505 mi+2,575 mi
- 20/05/200917,005 mi+1,500 mi
- 17/05/201018,347 mi+1,342 mi
- 23/05/201119,544 mi+1,197 mi
- 22/05/201221,215 mi+1,671 mi
- 20/05/201329,272 mi+8,057 mi
- 14/05/201439,641 mi+10,369 mi
- 20/05/201548,246 mi+8,605 mi
- 18/05/201655,347 mi+7,101 mi
- 18/05/201655,347 mi
- 12/09/201770,990 mi+15,643 mi
- 05/10/201884,646 mi+13,656 mi
- 18/02/202098,834 mi+14,188 mi
- 19/02/202098,835 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/2021109,456 mi+10,621 mi
- 16/02/2021109,456 mi
- 14/03/2022120,318 mi+10,862 mi
- 16/03/2022120,321 mi+3 mi
- 05/04/2023124,887 mi+4,566 mi
- 05/04/2023124,887 mi
- 17/04/2024131,733 mi+6,846 mi
- 18/04/2024131,735 mi+2 mi
- 07/05/2025138,286 mi+6,551 mi
- 07/05/2025138,286 mi
Average of roughly 6,764 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
MJ03 XWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (MJ03 XWS) between May 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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