2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SA03 BXZ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 59,036 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA03 BXZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2022
- 59,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA03 BXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (SA03 BXZ) between March 2006 and May 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
SA03 BXZ Mileage History
- 22/03/20068,405 mi
- 07/03/200710,986 mi+2,581 mi
- 25/03/200813,999 mi+3,013 mi
- 26/03/200916,470 mi+2,471 mi
- 18/03/201018,921 mi+2,451 mi
- 25/03/201121,406 mi+2,485 mi
- 30/03/201121,475 mi+69 mi
- 14/03/201223,482 mi+2,007 mi
- 14/03/201223,482 mi
- 28/03/201325,800 mi+2,318 mi
- 10/04/201325,852 mi+52 mi
- 01/04/201428,267 mi+2,415 mi
- 03/04/201428,273 mi+6 mi
- 01/04/201532,016 mi+3,743 mi
- 01/04/201532,016 mi
- 16/03/201635,792 mi+3,776 mi
- 23/03/201635,822 mi+30 mi
- 22/03/201740,433 mi+4,611 mi
- 27/03/201740,433 mi
- 21/03/201844,975 mi+4,542 mi
- 21/03/201844,975 mi
- 12/03/201948,916 mi+3,941 mi
- 13/03/201948,917 mi+1 mi
- 29/06/202055,348 mi+6,431 mi
- 01/07/202055,349 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/202157,421 mi+2,072 mi
- 02/05/202259,036 mi+1,615 mi
Average of roughly 3,142 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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