2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DU53 YVG
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 122,791 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU53 YVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 122,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 YVG 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 YVG) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sil”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DU53 YVG Mileage History
- 01/05/2024110,300 mi
- 02/05/2024110,300 mi
- 30/04/2025117,838 mi+7,538 mi
- 01/05/2025117,838 mi
- 19/06/2026122,791 mi+4,953 mi
Average of roughly 5,857 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: Average
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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