2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KL53 EKB
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 99,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,551 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
KL53 EKB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2011
- 99,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 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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KL53 EKB Mileage History
- 02/10/200636,228 mi
- 04/10/200751,723 mi+15,495 mi
- 01/10/200862,811 mi+11,088 mi
- 01/10/200862,811 mi
- 29/09/200979,477 mi+16,666 mi
- 05/10/200979,477 mi
- 04/10/201090,376 mi+10,899 mi
- 06/10/201090,376 mi
- 05/10/201199,551 mi+9,175 mi
Average of roughly 12,645 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
KL53 EKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KL53 EKB) between October 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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