2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NV52 AHD
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 70,130 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV52 AHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 70,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NV52 AHD Mileage History
- 28/09/202362,438 mi
- 01/10/202465,435 mi+2,997 mi
- 10/10/202568,279 mi+2,844 mi
- 10/10/202568,279 mi
- 16/09/202670,130 mi+1,851 mi
Average of roughly 2,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NV52 AHD 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 (NV52 AHD) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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