2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KX53 WCO
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 81,855 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/10/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
KX53 WCO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2013
- 81,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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KX53 WCO Mileage History
- 15/08/200663,847 mi
- 13/08/200770,434 mi+6,587 mi
- 13/08/200770,434 mi
- 01/08/200871,591 mi+1,157 mi
- 04/08/200871,591 mi
- 06/07/200974,622 mi+3,031 mi
- 09/07/201075,162 mi+540 mi
- 29/06/201175,728 mi+566 mi
- 01/07/201175,728 mi
- 01/06/201276,527 mi+799 mi
- 06/06/201276,527 mi
- 22/10/201381,845 mi+5,318 mi
- 23/10/201381,855 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,505 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
KX53 WCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KX53 WCO) between August 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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