2003 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · SV03 SVL
2003 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 129,371 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV03 SVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 129,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV03 SVL 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 (SV03 SVL) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
SV03 SVL Mileage History
- 02/09/2022126,833 mi
- 30/08/2023127,880 mi+1,047 mi
- 29/09/2023127,881 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/2024129,371 mi+1,490 mi
- 25/10/2024129,371 mi
Average of roughly 1,183 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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