2003 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · KM53 NJZ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 129,786 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM53 NJZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2021
- 129,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM53 NJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KM53 NJZ) between October 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
KM53 NJZ Mileage History
- 30/10/200637,918 mi
- 14/11/200743,106 mi+5,188 mi
- 14/11/200743,106 mi
- 18/11/200850,506 mi+7,400 mi
- 13/11/200960,573 mi+10,067 mi
- 15/11/201072,405 mi+11,832 mi
- 15/11/201072,405 mi
- 15/11/201181,783 mi+9,378 mi
- 15/11/201181,783 mi
- 23/10/201287,154 mi+5,371 mi
- 25/10/201287,161 mi+7 mi
- 16/11/201390,868 mi+3,707 mi
- 14/11/201497,815 mi+6,947 mi
- 24/11/2015104,140 mi+6,325 mi
- 25/11/2016106,794 mi+2,654 mi
- 29/11/2016106,822 mi+28 mi
- 25/11/2017108,792 mi+1,970 mi
- 17/11/2018109,955 mi+1,163 mi
- 28/11/2018110,082 mi+127 mi
- 20/11/2019116,965 mi+6,883 mi
- 21/11/2019116,982 mi+17 mi
- 28/11/2020123,615 mi+6,633 mi
- 04/11/2021129,786 mi+6,171 mi
- 09/11/2021129,786 mi
Average of roughly 6,113 miles per year across 24 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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