Archived DVLA Record

2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MM53 FHC

MM53 FHC

2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 190,670 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 03/05/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
190,670 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/05/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1686cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2003 Vauxhall Astra has a clean MOT history, with all recorded tests from 2016 to 2022 showing no defects. The most recent MOT was on 2022-04-29, when the vehicle had 190,670 miles. Since then, no further MOT entries are recorded, and the current date (2026-06-04) means the vehicle has not been tested for over four years. This absence of recent data creates uncertainty about its current condition, as critical systems like brakes, suspension, and emissions could have deteriorated without inspection. The mileage of 190,670 miles is consistent with an average annual usage of 8,290 miles over 23 years, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There is no evidence of unusually high or low mileage that would suggest excessive wear or prolonged inactivity. The consistent pass marks from 2016 to 2022 indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that met legal requirements, but this does not guarantee its current state. No recurring mechanical patterns are evident from the MOT history, as there are no repeated failures or advisories. The absence of defects in all recorded tests suggests the vehicle has not had major issues, but it also means there is no data to confirm whether its condition has remained stable or deteriorated since 2022. The lack of recent testing is a significant gap, as older vehicles often develop hidden faults that may not be apparent without a current inspection.

MM53 FHC Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2022
  • 190,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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MM53 FHC Mileage History

  1. 03/01/200730,993 mi
  2. 02/01/200840,686 mi+9,693 mi
  3. 17/12/200849,081 mi+8,395 mi
  4. 22/12/200955,345 mi+6,264 mi
  5. 23/12/200955,355 mi+10 mi
  6. 30/04/201057,029 mi+1,674 mi
  7. 14/04/201160,548 mi+3,519 mi
  8. 14/04/201160,548 mi
  9. 12/09/201161,376 mi+828 mi
  10. 16/08/201288,239 mi+26,863 mi
  11. 05/09/2013118,638 mi+30,399 mi
  12. 20/08/2014145,146 mi+26,508 mi
  13. 05/07/2016174,549 mi+29,403 mi
  14. 08/07/2016174,870 mi+321 mi
  15. 07/08/2017175,129 mi+259 mi
  16. 07/09/2018181,759 mi+6,630 mi
  17. 04/05/2021183,012 mi+1,253 mi
  18. 29/04/2022190,670 mi+7,658 mi

Average of roughly 10,424 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

MM53 FHC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (MM53 FHC) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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