2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · NJ03 FUG
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2003. Recorded mileage 121,979 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ03 FUG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2023
- 121,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ03 FUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (NJ03 FUG) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill ho”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill hol”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
NJ03 FUG Mileage History
- 24/06/2022120,633 mi
- 24/06/2022120,633 mi
- 15/09/2023121,979 mi+1,346 mi
Average of roughly 1,098 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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