2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KY53 ETU
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 72,174 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 ETU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 72,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 ETU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (KY53 ETU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KY53 ETU Mileage History
- 15/09/202268,096 mi
- 23/08/202369,537 mi+1,441 mi
- 04/09/202471,055 mi+1,518 mi
- 09/09/202572,174 mi+1,119 mi
Average of roughly 1,366 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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