2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RV03 YLT
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/05/2003. Recorded mileage 101,029 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,029 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
RV03 YLT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2023
- 101,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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RV03 YLT Mileage History
- 21/03/202298,625 mi
- 24/03/202298,634 mi+9 mi
- 24/03/202298,635 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2023101,029 mi+2,394 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RV03 YLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (RV03 YLT) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2023 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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