The road tax status for YJ53 HVB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YJ53 HVB?

The MOT for YJ53 HVB is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YJ53 HVB?

The recorded mileage for YJ53 HVB is 128,377 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YJ53 HVB ULEZ compliant?

No, YJ53 HVB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Opel Astra 1.8L Petrol · YJ53 HVB

YJ53 HVB

2003 Opel Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2003. Recorded mileage 128,377 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: OPEL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/08/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 128,377 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 09/08/2025

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Mileage: 128,377 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1796cc

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YJ53 HVB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
128,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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YJ53 HVB Mileage History

20/07/2022116,829 mi
22/07/2022116,829 mi
25/07/2023122,301 mi+5,472 mi
30/07/2024128,376 mi+6,075 mi
02/08/2024128,377 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YJ53 HVB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 15:51

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Opel Astra (YJ53 HVB) between July 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2024 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: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.

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