2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PJ03 WEW
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2003. Recorded mileage 74,551 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ03 WEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 74,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ03 WEW 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 (PJ03 WEW) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 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: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
PJ03 WEW Mileage History
- 28/03/202273,677 mi
- 28/03/202373,988 mi+311 mi
- 28/03/202373,988 mi
- 08/04/202474,546 mi+558 mi
- 12/04/202474,551 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 428 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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