2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LG53 DXC
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 67,589 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG53 DXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 67,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG53 DXC 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 (LG53 DXC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LG53 DXC Mileage History
- 22/09/202360,914 mi
- 22/09/202360,914 mi
- 18/09/202464,654 mi+3,740 mi
- 19/09/202464,665 mi+11 mi
- 23/09/202567,589 mi+2,924 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 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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