2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EY53 UXE
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 174,453 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY53 UXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2024
- 174,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY53 UXE 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 (EY53 UXE) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
EY53 UXE Mileage History
- 12/05/2022144,558 mi
- 13/05/2023154,030 mi+9,472 mi
- 06/06/2023154,706 mi+676 mi
- 15/06/2024174,097 mi+19,391 mi
- 22/06/2024174,453 mi+356 mi
Average of roughly 14,143 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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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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