2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NX03 XVL
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 117,888 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX03 XVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 117,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX03 XVL 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 (NX03 XVL) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
NX03 XVL Mileage History
- 15/07/2022117,286 mi
- 09/08/2023117,690 mi+404 mi
- 09/08/2023117,691 mi+1 mi
- 06/08/2024117,824 mi+133 mi
- 07/08/2025117,888 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 197 miles per year across 5 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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