2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · NU53 OFT
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 108,826 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU53 OFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 108,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU53 OFT 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 (NU53 OFT) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NU53 OFT Mileage History
- 30/11/2022104,203 mi
- 15/12/2023106,550 mi+2,347 mi
- 19/12/2023106,555 mi+5 mi
- 04/12/2024108,789 mi+2,234 mi
- 12/12/2024108,826 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 2,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Axle Beam and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear axle beam, spring seats, sills and floor edges is one of the biggest reasons Astra Gs disappear from the road.
- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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