2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · HV53 CWP
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 67,178 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HV53 CWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 67,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HV53 CWP Mileage History
- 27/09/202154,780 mi
- 28/09/202257,552 mi+2,772 mi
- 29/09/202360,945 mi+3,393 mi
- 27/09/202464,541 mi+3,596 mi
- 30/09/202567,178 mi+2,637 mi
Average of roughly 3,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HV53 CWP 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 (HV53 CWP) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
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