2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SC03 WBF
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 131,336 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC03 WBF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/06/2023
- 131,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC03 WBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (SC03 WBF) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened susp/sub frame mount to chassi”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill area corroded and hol”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SC03 WBF Mileage History
- 29/06/2022126,555 mi
- 30/06/2023131,336 mi+4,781 mi
Average of roughly 4,770 miles per year across 2 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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