2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AV53 LXT
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 159,721 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV53 LXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 159,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV53 LXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (AV53 LXT) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.
AV53 LXT Mileage History
- 11/12/2023137,674 mi
- 02/12/2024149,940 mi+12,266 mi
- 03/12/2024149,940 mi
- 11/12/2025159,721 mi+9,781 mi
- 11/12/2025159,721 mi
Average of roughly 11,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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