2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KD52 YLJ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 130,754 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
KD52 YLJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2015
- 130,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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KD52 YLJ Mileage History
- 18/01/200625,810 mi
- 18/01/200625,810 mi
- 09/02/200738,462 mi+12,652 mi
- 12/02/200738,462 mi
- 08/02/200852,424 mi+13,962 mi
- 16/02/200966,187 mi+13,763 mi
- 16/02/201078,190 mi+12,003 mi
- 25/02/201190,363 mi+12,173 mi
- 09/02/2012102,125 mi+11,762 mi
- 09/02/2012102,125 mi
- 11/02/2013112,671 mi+10,546 mi
- 11/02/2013112,671 mi
- 10/02/2014121,750 mi+9,079 mi
- 10/02/2014121,750 mi
- 11/02/2015130,754 mi+9,004 mi
- 11/02/2015130,754 mi
Average of roughly 11,576 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
KD52 YLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KD52 YLJ) between January 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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