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When is the MOT due for VE03 PWU?

The MOT for VE03 PWU is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of VE03 PWU?

The recorded mileage for VE03 PWU is 97,560 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is VE03 PWU ULEZ compliant?

No, VE03 PWU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Petrol · VE03 PWU

VE03 PWU

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2003. Recorded mileage 97,560 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23 Nov 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 97,560 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1686cc

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VE03 PWU Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
97,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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VE03 PWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 12:17

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (VE03 PWU) between May 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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VE03 PWU Mileage History

19/05/200622,362 mi
18/05/200727,695 mi+5,333 mi
12/05/200831,896 mi+4,201 mi
18/05/200937,676 mi+5,780 mi
18/05/200937,676 mi
10/05/201044,206 mi+6,530 mi
10/05/201044,206 mi
13/05/201148,657 mi+4,451 mi
16/05/201252,876 mi+4,219 mi
17/05/201357,177 mi+4,301 mi
22/05/201461,523 mi+4,346 mi
14/05/201565,480 mi+3,957 mi
14/05/201565,480 mi
09/05/201669,841 mi+4,361 mi
02/05/201774,451 mi+4,610 mi
24/05/201879,435 mi+4,984 mi
24/05/201879,440 mi+5 mi
16/05/201983,509 mi+4,069 mi
21/05/201983,530 mi+21 mi
30/10/202088,633 mi+5,103 mi
23/11/202190,405 mi+1,772 mi
23/11/202190,405 mi
22/11/202292,623 mi+2,218 mi
20/11/202394,804 mi+2,181 mi
20/11/202394,804 mi
14/11/202496,196 mi+1,392 mi
18/11/202597,560 mi+1,364 mi
19/11/202597,560 mi

Average of roughly 3,855 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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