2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WU03 WSK
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 98,052 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU03 WSK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 98,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU03 WSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (WU03 WSK) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2023 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
WU03 WSK Mileage History
- 21/07/202291,041 mi
- 27/07/202291,148 mi+107 mi
- 03/08/202398,052 mi+6,904 mi
- 03/08/202398,052 mi
Average of roughly 6,770 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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