2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF53 SWY
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 141,036 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 SWY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2021
- 141,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 SWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (AF53 SWY) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
AF53 SWY Mileage History
- 15/12/2021141,022 mi
- 15/12/2021141,036 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 27,000 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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