2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LB53 FVM
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 111,120 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB53 FVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 111,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 FVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (LB53 FVM) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB53 FVM Mileage History
- 09/12/2023103,468 mi
- 30/11/2024107,115 mi+3,647 mi
- 30/11/2024107,115 mi
- 29/11/2025111,120 mi+4,005 mi
- 01/12/2025111,120 mi
Average of roughly 3,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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