2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NG03 XSH
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 68,823 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NG03 XSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 68,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NG03 XSH Mileage History
- 15/06/202363,613 mi
- 15/06/202363,613 mi
- 21/06/202466,231 mi+2,618 mi
- 23/06/202568,810 mi+2,579 mi
- 27/06/202568,823 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NG03 XSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (NG03 XSH) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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