2003 Opel Astra 1.6 1.6L Petrol · RX53 BNU
2003 Opel Astra 1.6 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 75,040 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- OPEL ASTRA 1.6
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 BNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 75,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 BNU 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 Opel Astra 1.6 (RX53 BNU) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RX53 BNU Mileage History
- 26/08/202264,842 mi
- 18/08/202366,571 mi+1,729 mi
- 06/08/202468,080 mi+1,509 mi
- 07/10/202575,040 mi+6,960 mi
- 08/10/202575,040 mi
Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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