2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MM53 FGZ
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 217,693 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1686cc
MM53 FGZ Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 217,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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MM53 FGZ Mileage History
- 02/02/2007103,356 mi
- 14/03/2008123,442 mi+20,086 mi
- 18/03/2009135,003 mi+11,561 mi
- 19/03/2010146,581 mi+11,578 mi
- 30/04/2010147,325 mi+744 mi
- 25/08/201088,430 mi-58,895 mi
- 25/08/201088,430 mi
- 19/08/201196,888 mi+8,458 mi
- 27/07/2012111,980 mi+15,092 mi
- 30/07/2012111,980 mi
- 01/08/2013119,427 mi+7,447 mi
- 05/08/2013119,447 mi+20 mi
- 29/08/2014129,526 mi+10,079 mi
- 30/08/2014129,538 mi+12 mi
- 28/08/2015143,089 mi+13,551 mi
- 04/09/2015143,311 mi+222 mi
- 23/09/2016146,182 mi+2,871 mi
- 14/10/2017160,241 mi+14,059 mi
- 23/09/2019175,872 mi+15,631 mi
- 07/10/2019176,553 mi+681 mi
- 06/10/2020188,168 mi+11,615 mi
- 08/10/2020188,168 mi
- 18/09/2021200,160 mi+11,992 mi
- 21/09/2021200,197 mi+37 mi
- 06/10/2022203,291 mi+3,094 mi
- 05/10/2023206,849 mi+3,558 mi
- 11/10/2024214,505 mi+7,656 mi
- 11/10/2024214,553 mi+48 mi
- 22/10/2025217,692 mi+3,139 mi
- 24/10/2025217,693 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,106 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MM53 FGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (MM53 FGZ) between February 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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