2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DU53 WMY
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 129,430 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 WMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 129,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 WMY 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 WMY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
DU53 WMY Mileage History
- 26/10/2023124,205 mi
- 21/10/2024126,814 mi+2,609 mi
- 21/10/2024126,814 mi
- 24/10/2025129,430 mi+2,616 mi
- 28/10/2025129,430 mi
Average of roughly 2,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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