2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MW53 VCN
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 73,005 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,005 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
MW53 VCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 73,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MW53 VCN Mileage History
- 06/06/202267,328 mi
- 03/06/202370,296 mi+2,968 mi
- 06/06/202370,296 mi
- 23/05/202473,005 mi+2,709 mi
- 23/05/202473,005 mi
Average of roughly 2,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW53 VCN 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 (MW53 VCN) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 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: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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