2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LC53 PHJ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/11/2003. Recorded mileage 73,878 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
LC53 PHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 73,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
LC53 PHJ Mileage History
- 24/04/202372,726 mi
- 19/02/202473,142 mi+416 mi
- 19/02/202473,142 mi
- 18/02/202573,547 mi+405 mi
- 22/01/202673,878 mi+331 mi
Average of roughly 419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC53 PHJ 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 (LC53 PHJ) between April 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LC53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LC53PHJ.
MINI
MINI
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
BORA
MINI
MINI
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
AGILA
SUZUKI
JIMNY
SUZUKI
IGNIS