2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KH53 LRF
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 105,436 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
KH53 LRF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2014
- 105,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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KH53 LRF Mileage History
- 28/11/200626,091 mi
- 20/12/200747,394 mi+21,303 mi
- 19/12/200863,492 mi+16,098 mi
- 16/12/200977,288 mi+13,796 mi
- 16/12/200977,288 mi
- 14/12/201089,813 mi+12,525 mi
- 19/12/201195,525 mi+5,712 mi
- 20/12/201195,535 mi+10 mi
- 18/12/2012102,198 mi+6,663 mi
- 18/12/2012102,198 mi
- 16/09/2013105,432 mi+3,234 mi
- 18/02/2014105,436 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,980 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
KH53 LRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KH53 LRF) between November 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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