2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KD53 LXT
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 85,608 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
KD53 LXT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2017
- 85,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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KD53 LXT Mileage History
- 19/09/200623,250 mi
- 13/08/200728,732 mi+5,482 mi
- 12/08/200834,824 mi+6,092 mi
- 07/08/200941,441 mi+6,617 mi
- 11/08/200941,447 mi+6 mi
- 07/08/201048,091 mi+6,644 mi
- 09/08/201048,158 mi+67 mi
- 08/08/201152,886 mi+4,728 mi
- 08/08/201152,886 mi
- 10/02/201255,840 mi+2,954 mi
- 12/09/201258,093 mi+2,253 mi
- 13/09/201258,111 mi+18 mi
- 10/09/201361,361 mi+3,250 mi
- 11/09/201361,361 mi
- 22/09/201466,281 mi+4,920 mi
- 23/09/201466,284 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/201572,815 mi+6,531 mi
- 22/09/201572,900 mi+85 mi
- 27/09/201679,254 mi+6,354 mi
- 29/09/201679,258 mi+4 mi
- 28/09/201785,608 mi+6,350 mi
Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
KD53 LXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KD53 LXT) between September 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)”.
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