2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BV53 YRL
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 151,489 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
BV53 YRL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2010
- 151,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
BV53 YRL Mileage History
- 02/06/200659,528 mi
- 16/02/2007722,597 mi+663,069 mi
- 25/02/200877,803 mi-644,794 mi
- 16/02/2009110,887 mi+33,084 mi
- 17/02/2009110,890 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/2010151,488 mi+40,598 mi
- 20/02/2010151,489 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 24,714 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BV53 YRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BV53 YRL) between June 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2010 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: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BV53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BV53YRL.
FORD
TRANSIT
FORD
MONDEO
VAUXHALL
COMBO
APRILIA
RSV
MOTO GUZZI
YAMAHA
XVS1100
APRILIA
SR50
APRILIA
APRILIA
RS125
APRILIA
RS 50
APRILIA
RS125
APRILIA
RS125