2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FP53 NVR
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 118,553 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP53 NVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 118,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP53 NVR 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 (FP53 NVR) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 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 (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FP53 NVR Mileage History
- 13/07/2024110,141 mi
- 04/08/2025114,195 mi+4,054 mi
- 07/08/2025114,198 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/2026118,552 mi+4,354 mi
- 11/08/2026118,553 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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