2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DU53 NXR
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 165,288 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 NXR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2021
- 165,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 NXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (DU53 NXR) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU53 NXR Mileage History
- 03/12/2021165,286 mi
- 07/12/2021165,288 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 2 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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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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