2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YK53 KKU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 120,778 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK53 KKU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2014
- 120,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK53 KKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YK53 KKU) between August 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)”.
YK53 KKU Mileage History
- 15/08/200674,568 mi
- 22/08/200782,622 mi+8,054 mi
- 22/08/200782,622 mi
- 22/08/200889,062 mi+6,440 mi
- 22/08/200889,062 mi
- 10/08/200995,676 mi+6,614 mi
- 23/08/2010101,850 mi+6,174 mi
- 22/08/2011108,823 mi+6,973 mi
- 25/08/2011108,880 mi+57 mi
- 15/08/2012115,507 mi+6,627 mi
- 09/08/2013118,330 mi+2,823 mi
- 29/08/2014120,778 mi+2,448 mi
Average of roughly 5,748 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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