2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FG53 HCL
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 129,681 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,681 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
FG53 HCL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2023
- 129,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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FG53 HCL Mileage History
- 09/10/200632,664 mi
- 17/10/200741,961 mi+9,297 mi
- 08/10/200851,433 mi+9,472 mi
- 15/10/200961,269 mi+9,836 mi
- 20/10/201067,397 mi+6,128 mi
- 18/10/201174,137 mi+6,740 mi
- 05/10/201280,756 mi+6,619 mi
- 16/10/201386,096 mi+5,340 mi
- 11/10/201491,717 mi+5,621 mi
- 03/02/2016100,337 mi+8,620 mi
- 07/02/2017103,888 mi+3,551 mi
- 07/02/2017103,889 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/2018108,471 mi+4,582 mi
- 26/01/2018108,475 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/2019110,881 mi+2,406 mi
- 16/01/2019110,899 mi+18 mi
- 21/01/2020114,284 mi+3,385 mi
- 13/01/2021117,648 mi+3,364 mi
- 10/03/2022123,162 mi+5,514 mi
- 19/04/2023129,640 mi+6,478 mi
- 26/04/2023129,681 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 5,864 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
FG53 HCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (FG53 HCL) between October 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”.
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