2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GV53 DMF
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 94,531 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV53 DMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2025
- 94,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV53 DMF 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 (GV53 DMF) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV53 DMF Mileage History
- 15/09/202387,677 mi
- 04/09/202490,796 mi+3,119 mi
- 04/09/202490,798 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/202594,518 mi+3,720 mi
- 02/11/202594,531 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,213 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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