2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AP53 EOO
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 139,296 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jan 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 EOO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/12/2022
- 139,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 EOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (AP53 EOO) between January 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions not tested oil light flickering/smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
AP53 EOO Mileage History
- 14/01/2022133,389 mi
- 14/01/2022133,389 mi
- 23/12/2022139,296 mi+5,907 mi
Average of roughly 6,291 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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