2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DU53 DDE
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 133,840 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 DDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 133,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 DDE 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 (DU53 DDE) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DU53 DDE Mileage History
- 09/01/202399,851 mi
- 25/04/2024107,346 mi+7,495 mi
- 26/04/2024107,356 mi+10 mi
- 06/05/2025113,817 mi+6,461 mi
- 07/05/2025133,840 mi+20,023 mi
Average of roughly 14,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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