2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · EF52 AYJ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03/01/2003. Recorded mileage 151,268 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,268 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
EF52 AYJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 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.
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EF52 AYJ Mileage History
- 23/12/2005110,147 mi
- 11/12/2006120,112 mi+9,965 mi
- 11/12/2007128,001 mi+7,889 mi
- 17/12/2008134,757 mi+6,756 mi
- 17/12/2008134,757 mi
- 15/12/2009139,675 mi+4,918 mi
- 15/12/2010146,226 mi+6,551 mi
- 16/12/2010146,238 mi+12 mi
- 22/12/201181,074 mi-65,164 mi
- 03/01/201390,624 mi+9,550 mi
- 08/01/201390,624 mi
- 18/12/201399,499 mi+8,875 mi
- 18/12/201399,499 mi
- 08/12/2014110,145 mi+10,646 mi
- 08/12/2014110,145 mi
- 19/01/2016120,516 mi+10,371 mi
- 19/01/2016120,516 mi
- 20/12/2016126,180 mi+5,664 mi
- 20/12/2016126,180 mi
- 15/01/2018132,784 mi+6,604 mi
- 09/01/2019137,194 mi+4,410 mi
- 17/01/2020141,188 mi+3,994 mi
- 13/01/2021143,378 mi+2,190 mi
- 17/01/2022151,265 mi+7,887 mi
- 18/01/2022151,268 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,559 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EF52 AYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (EF52 AYJ) between December 2005 and January 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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