2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FD53 MYU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 159,869 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD53 MYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2026
- 159,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FD53 MYU Mileage History
- 15/05/2023159,204 mi
- 11/04/2024159,482 mi+278 mi
- 12/04/2024159,482 mi
- 28/03/2025159,638 mi+156 mi
- 18/03/2026159,869 mi+231 mi
Average of roughly 234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD53 MYU 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 (FD53 MYU) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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