2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KC53 CEF
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 81,811 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC53 CEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 81,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC53 CEF 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 (KC53 CEF) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
KC53 CEF Mileage History
- 19/06/202378,228 mi
- 21/06/202378,229 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/202479,849 mi+1,620 mi
- 19/08/202581,811 mi+1,962 mi
- 19/08/202581,811 mi
Average of roughly 1,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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