2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KJ53 NXD
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 119,978 miles. MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ53 NXD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2024
- 119,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ53 NXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KJ53 NXD) between August 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KJ53 NXD Mileage History
- 29/08/200631,924 mi
- 10/08/200739,581 mi+7,657 mi
- 08/07/200845,866 mi+6,285 mi
- 04/07/200952,256 mi+6,390 mi
- 02/07/201059,821 mi+7,565 mi
- 24/06/201166,627 mi+6,806 mi
- 28/06/201166,678 mi+51 mi
- 26/06/201273,990 mi+7,312 mi
- 26/06/201273,990 mi
- 21/06/201381,079 mi+7,089 mi
- 23/06/201488,060 mi+6,981 mi
- 03/07/201595,001 mi+6,941 mi
- 23/06/2016101,513 mi+6,512 mi
- 30/06/2017107,839 mi+6,326 mi
- 22/06/2018113,333 mi+5,494 mi
- 25/02/2019117,207 mi+3,874 mi
- 26/02/2019117,207 mi
- 28/01/2020119,639 mi+2,432 mi
- 30/01/2020119,650 mi+11 mi
- 03/02/2021120,537 mi+887 mi
- 23/02/2022115,791 mi-4,746 mi
- 24/02/2022115,796 mi+5 mi
- 30/01/2023117,671 mi+1,875 mi
- 30/01/2023117,674 mi+3 mi
- 06/02/2024119,978 mi+2,304 mi
Average of roughly 5,049 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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