2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SK53 WMV
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 123,141 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 May 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK53 WMV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2015
- 123,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK53 WMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (SK53 WMV) between August 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Windscreen (4 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
SK53 WMV Mileage History
- 24/08/200624,043 mi
- 24/08/200624,043 mi
- 23/08/200731,762 mi+7,719 mi
- 23/08/200731,762 mi
- 26/08/200839,941 mi+8,179 mi
- 26/08/200839,941 mi
- 08/10/200951,357 mi+11,416 mi
- 08/10/200951,357 mi
- 06/10/201062,991 mi+11,634 mi
- 06/10/201062,991 mi
- 10/10/201174,730 mi+11,739 mi
- 15/10/201174,735 mi+5 mi
- 16/10/201283,095 mi+8,360 mi
- 22/10/201283,110 mi+15 mi
- 14/10/201398,305 mi+15,195 mi
- 14/10/201398,305 mi
- 08/10/2014108,183 mi+9,878 mi
- 28/10/2014128,362 mi+20,179 mi
- 30/10/2014108,365 mi-19,997 mi
- 28/10/2015123,126 mi+14,761 mi
- 11/11/2015123,141 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 10,753 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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