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WL03 LXR

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Truro, West of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 106,548 miles on the clock, averaging 8,271 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 LXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,271

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 reading106,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,271
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WL03 LXR 37k54k72k89k107k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,548 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage98,019 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,952 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage87,914 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage79,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage70,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage62,875 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,867 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage52,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage49,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage36,647 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 LXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
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 LXR

What car is WL03 LXR?

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

What is the mileage of WL03 LXR?

The last recorded mileage for WL03 LXR was 106,548 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL03 LXR passed its MOT?

WL03 LXR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2014.

Is WL03 LXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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