2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KL53 UOD
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 131,444 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2018.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL53 UOD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2017
- 131,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL53 UOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KL53 UOD) between January 2007 and March 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2017 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)”.
KL53 UOD Mileage History
- 03/01/200727,310 mi
- 02/01/200830,554 mi+3,244 mi
- 07/01/200932,982 mi+2,428 mi
- 30/12/200934,635 mi+1,653 mi
- 07/01/201138,136 mi+3,501 mi
- 30/12/201142,932 mi+4,796 mi
- 30/12/201142,932 mi
- 05/01/201349,588 mi+6,656 mi
- 06/01/201453,898 mi+4,310 mi
- 06/01/201557,868 mi+3,970 mi
- 06/01/201557,868 mi
- 11/01/201663,303 mi+5,435 mi
- 17/01/2017131,401 mi+68,098 mi
- 09/02/2017131,443 mi+42 mi
- 10/03/2017131,444 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,227 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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