2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BG53 YSO
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 72,270 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG53 YSO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 72,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG53 YSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BG53 YSO) between November 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii))”.
BG53 YSO Mileage History
- 09/11/20068,447 mi
- 21/11/200711,413 mi+2,966 mi
- 25/11/200813,175 mi+1,762 mi
- 16/11/200915,002 mi+1,827 mi
- 18/11/201015,980 mi+978 mi
- 23/11/201116,944 mi+964 mi
- 21/11/201217,374 mi+430 mi
- 28/11/201317,952 mi+578 mi
- 28/11/201317,952 mi
- 21/11/201419,299 mi+1,347 mi
- 24/11/201521,092 mi+1,793 mi
- 28/11/201624,571 mi+3,479 mi
- 12/10/201731,626 mi+7,055 mi
- 12/10/201731,626 mi
- 29/09/201841,857 mi+10,231 mi
- 20/06/202057,666 mi+15,809 mi
- 12/06/202160,059 mi+2,393 mi
- 14/06/202160,059 mi
- 10/06/202262,045 mi+1,986 mi
- 10/06/202262,046 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/202362,052 mi+6 mi
- 25/06/202467,942 mi+5,890 mi
- 09/07/202467,948 mi+6 mi
- 04/07/202572,263 mi+4,315 mi
- 09/07/202572,270 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,420 miles per year across 25 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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