2003 Vauxhall Astra 2.2L Petrol · GL52 YTZ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 143,563 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL52 YTZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 143,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL52 YTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (GL52 YTZ) between January 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”.
GL52 YTZ Mileage History
- 30/01/200670,831 mi
- 31/01/200670,831 mi
- 19/06/200676,539 mi+5,708 mi
- 19/06/200676,539 mi
- 17/04/200784,946 mi+8,407 mi
- 01/05/200888,439 mi+3,493 mi
- 21/04/200990,736 mi+2,297 mi
- 28/04/201093,989 mi+3,253 mi
- 28/04/201196,598 mi+2,609 mi
- 02/05/2012100,047 mi+3,449 mi
- 10/04/2013103,994 mi+3,947 mi
- 29/04/2014108,200 mi+4,206 mi
- 01/05/2015117,365 mi+9,165 mi
- 05/05/2015117,365 mi
- 03/05/2016125,809 mi+8,444 mi
- 23/12/2016130,475 mi+4,666 mi
- 23/12/2016130,475 mi
- 02/12/2017136,843 mi+6,368 mi
- 02/12/2017136,843 mi
- 28/01/2019139,008 mi+2,165 mi
- 29/02/2020141,031 mi+2,023 mi
- 31/03/2021142,220 mi+1,189 mi
- 18/05/2022142,805 mi+585 mi
- 01/06/2023143,082 mi+277 mi
- 06/07/2024143,348 mi+266 mi
- 14/06/2025143,354 mi+6 mi
- 22/08/2026143,563 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 3,538 miles per year across 27 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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