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WL03 ATK

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 71,567 miles on the clock, averaging 7,836 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 WL03 ATK

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,567
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,836

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading71,567 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL03 ATK 5k21k38k55k72k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage68,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage64,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage45,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage35,502 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage25,170 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,040 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
PASS
Mileage13,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage4,947 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage4,719 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

RegistrationWL03 ATK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WL03 ATK

What car is WL03 ATK?

WL03 ATK is a red Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL03 ATK?

The last recorded mileage for WL03 ATK was 71,567 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL03 ATK passed its MOT?

WL03 ATK has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2014.

Is WL03 ATK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL03 ATK 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 WL03 ATK?

WL03 ATK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.