2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · HK53 DBO
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 122,917 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK53 DBO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 122,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK53 DBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (HK53 DBO) between June 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
HK53 DBO Mileage History
- 01/06/2022117,550 mi
- 06/06/2022117,567 mi+17 mi
- 19/10/2023122,913 mi+5,346 mi
- 23/10/2023122,917 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,850 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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