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2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KG53 AHL

KG53 AHL

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 81,869 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
MOT Status
Valid until 05/11/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
81,869 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

KG53 AHL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
  • 81,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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KG53 AHL Mileage History

  1. 18/10/202378,325 mi
  2. 24/10/202480,163 mi+1,838 mi
  3. 24/10/202480,163 mi
  4. 17/10/202581,869 mi+1,706 mi
  5. 17/10/202581,869 mi

Average of roughly 1,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KG53 AHL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 02:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KG53 AHL) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.

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