2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AF53 UOB
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 107,354 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 UOB Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 107,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 UOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (AF53 UOB) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 120 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
AF53 UOB Mileage History
- 20/09/200621,163 mi
- 28/09/200725,774 mi+4,611 mi
- 26/09/200828,545 mi+2,771 mi
- 04/09/200931,164 mi+2,619 mi
- 16/09/201035,602 mi+4,438 mi
- 15/09/201139,576 mi+3,974 mi
- 19/09/201241,573 mi+1,997 mi
- 30/09/201342,893 mi+1,320 mi
- 29/09/201443,920 mi+1,027 mi
- 30/09/201546,137 mi+2,217 mi
- 26/09/201650,059 mi+3,922 mi
- 27/09/201754,553 mi+4,494 mi
- 27/09/201754,553 mi
- 27/09/201859,658 mi+5,105 mi
- 25/09/201965,140 mi+5,482 mi
- 25/09/201965,140 mi
- 29/09/202069,777 mi+4,637 mi
- 23/09/202175,187 mi+5,410 mi
- 23/09/202175,187 mi
- 28/09/202282,961 mi+7,774 mi
- 28/09/202282,961 mi
- 04/10/202390,068 mi+7,107 mi
- 20/10/202390,069 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/202499,011 mi+8,942 mi
- 16/10/202499,011 mi
- 16/01/2026107,354 mi+8,343 mi
- 19/01/2026107,354 mi
Average of roughly 4,458 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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