2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · VX03 GRU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 152,251 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX03 GRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 152,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX03 GRU 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 (VX03 GRU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VX03 GRU Mileage History
- 30/08/2023150,980 mi
- 30/08/2023150,980 mi
- 09/09/2024151,622 mi+642 mi
- 09/09/2024151,622 mi
- 03/09/2025152,251 mi+629 mi
Average of roughly 632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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