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OY03 LXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 84,787 miles on the clock, averaging 8,663 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for OY03 LXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,663

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading84,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,140
Average per year8,663
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY03 LXN 16k33k50k67k85k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage68,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage57,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,360 miles
PASS
Mileage47,263 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage37,835 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage30,681 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage24,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,951 miles
PASS
Mileage15,524 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OY03 LXN

What car is OY03 LXN?

OY03 LXN is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY03 LXN?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 LXN was 84,787 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 LXN passed its MOT?

OY03 LXN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2014.

Is OY03 LXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY03 LXN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY03 LXN?

OY03 LXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.