2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FM52 PYL
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 68,812 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM52 PYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 68,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM52 PYL 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 (FM52 PYL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FM52 PYL Mileage History
- 18/01/202464,035 mi
- 16/01/202566,249 mi+2,214 mi
- 16/01/202566,253 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/202668,809 mi+2,556 mi
- 16/01/202668,812 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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