2003 Vauxhall Astra 2.2L Petrol · HN53 AFZ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 74,451 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/05/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2198cc
HN53 AFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 74,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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HN53 AFZ Mileage History
- 27/09/202262,320 mi
- 27/09/202366,520 mi+4,200 mi
- 27/09/202366,520 mi
- 20/09/202474,451 mi+7,931 mi
- 20/09/202474,451 mi
Average of roughly 6,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HN53 AFZ 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 (HN53 AFZ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 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 (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits probably due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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