2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GP52 FKN
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 181,147 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP52 FKN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 181,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP52 FKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (GP52 FKN) between September 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
GP52 FKN Mileage History
- 27/09/200535,511 mi
- 21/10/200652,015 mi+16,504 mi
- 23/10/200652,078 mi+63 mi
- 16/10/200768,046 mi+15,968 mi
- 22/10/200880,049 mi+12,003 mi
- 05/10/200987,023 mi+6,974 mi
- 05/10/200987,023 mi
- 17/09/201094,047 mi+7,024 mi
- 05/09/2011100,711 mi+6,664 mi
- 12/09/2012104,650 mi+3,939 mi
- 11/09/2013115,062 mi+10,412 mi
- 15/09/2014125,132 mi+10,070 mi
- 15/09/2014125,132 mi
- 01/12/2015134,920 mi+9,788 mi
- 30/11/2016142,633 mi+7,713 mi
- 27/11/2017150,232 mi+7,599 mi
- 27/11/2017150,232 mi
- 26/11/2018159,640 mi+9,408 mi
- 02/11/2019166,777 mi+7,137 mi
- 02/11/2019166,777 mi
- 04/12/2020171,154 mi+4,377 mi
- 03/12/2021175,212 mi+4,058 mi
- 01/11/2022178,172 mi+2,960 mi
- 02/11/2022171,181 mi-6,991 mi
- 10/11/2023181,139 mi+9,958 mi
- 13/11/2023181,147 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,034 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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