2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KJ53 FMP
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 62,963 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
KJ53 FMP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 62,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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KJ53 FMP Mileage History
- 25/08/20068,764 mi
- 28/08/200711,475 mi+2,711 mi
- 11/08/200814,361 mi+2,886 mi
- 10/08/200917,139 mi+2,778 mi
- 23/08/201019,344 mi+2,205 mi
- 30/08/201120,989 mi+1,645 mi
- 29/08/201221,996 mi+1,007 mi
- 09/09/201322,986 mi+990 mi
- 02/09/201427,070 mi+4,084 mi
- 02/09/201427,070 mi
- 02/09/201531,350 mi+4,280 mi
- 08/09/201531,456 mi+106 mi
- 02/09/201635,231 mi+3,775 mi
- 04/09/201739,132 mi+3,901 mi
- 24/08/201842,777 mi+3,645 mi
- 25/08/201842,792 mi+15 mi
- 17/08/201945,348 mi+2,556 mi
- 06/08/202047,346 mi+1,998 mi
- 06/08/202047,346 mi
- 26/07/202148,994 mi+1,648 mi
- 13/07/202251,622 mi+2,628 mi
- 13/07/202251,622 mi
- 11/07/202354,662 mi+3,040 mi
- 12/07/202354,672 mi+10 mi
- 25/07/202458,020 mi+3,348 mi
- 22/07/202560,529 mi+2,509 mi
- 22/07/202560,529 mi
- 24/07/202662,963 mi+2,434 mi
Average of roughly 2,722 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
KJ53 FMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KJ53 FMP) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Tyres (34 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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