2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BJ52 NPU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 101,638 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ52 NPU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 101,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ52 NPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BJ52 NPU) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
BJ52 NPU Mileage History
- 02/02/200654,873 mi
- 16/02/200772,289 mi+17,416 mi
- 21/02/200893,262 mi+20,973 mi
- 01/12/2008100,376 mi+7,114 mi
- 21/12/2009115,647 mi+15,271 mi
- 14/01/2010115,770 mi+123 mi
- 17/08/201176,262 mi-39,508 mi
- 11/10/201281,378 mi+5,116 mi
- 07/10/201386,270 mi+4,892 mi
- 07/10/201488,392 mi+2,122 mi
- 16/10/201588,252 mi-140 mi
- 23/11/201691,243 mi+2,991 mi
- 08/05/201893,864 mi+2,621 mi
- 04/11/201996,790 mi+2,926 mi
- 30/04/202198,288 mi+1,498 mi
- 09/05/202298,850 mi+562 mi
- 27/02/202399,224 mi+374 mi
- 08/03/202399,224 mi
- 19/11/202499,515 mi+291 mi
- 23/04/2026101,632 mi+2,117 mi
- 06/05/2026101,638 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,309 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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