2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LA53 LEG
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 132,258 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA53 LEG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2023
- 132,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA53 LEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (LA53 LEG) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet unable to be opened. (3.1 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LA53 LEG Mileage History
- 02/07/2022128,944 mi
- 07/07/2023132,256 mi+3,312 mi
- 08/07/2023132,258 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,261 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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