2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BV53 SYU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 127,886 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 SYU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 127,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 SYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BV53 SYU) between March 2007 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BV53 SYU Mileage History
- 01/03/200768,421 mi
- 27/03/200882,976 mi+14,555 mi
- 18/02/200988,514 mi+5,538 mi
- 19/02/200988,514 mi
- 23/02/201095,449 mi+6,935 mi
- 23/02/201095,449 mi
- 25/02/201199,967 mi+4,518 mi
- 25/02/201199,967 mi
- 22/02/2012106,043 mi+6,076 mi
- 24/02/2012106,043 mi
- 27/02/2013107,892 mi+1,849 mi
- 26/02/20140 mi-107,892 mi
- 28/02/2014110,855 mi+110,855 mi
- 03/03/2015113,016 mi+2,161 mi
- 11/03/2015113,020 mi+4 mi
- 04/03/2016115,282 mi+2,262 mi
- 07/03/2016115,292 mi+10 mi
- 08/03/2017117,034 mi+1,742 mi
- 10/03/2017117,034 mi
- 06/03/2018119,842 mi+2,808 mi
- 20/03/2019121,763 mi+1,921 mi
- 21/03/2019121,763 mi
- 23/03/2020123,727 mi+1,964 mi
- 25/03/2021125,672 mi+1,945 mi
- 25/03/2022127,886 mi+2,214 mi
- 29/03/2022127,886 mi
Average of roughly 3,944 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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