The road tax status for RX53 FBV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RX53 FBV?

The MOT for RX53 FBV is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RX53 FBV?

The recorded mileage for RX53 FBV is 68,640 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RX53 FBV ULEZ compliant?

No, RX53 FBV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Opel Astra 1.6L Petrol · RX53 FBV

RX53 FBV

2003 Opel Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 68,640 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: OPEL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 2003 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 68,640 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1598cc

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RX53 FBV Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
68,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)

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RX53 FBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 10:35

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Opel Astra (RX53 FBV) between November 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.

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RX53 FBV Mileage History

27/11/200612,277 mi
19/11/200715,891 mi+3,614 mi
24/11/200820,858 mi+4,967 mi
25/11/200925,002 mi+4,144 mi
15/11/201030,448 mi+5,446 mi
28/11/201134,509 mi+4,061 mi
06/12/201239,161 mi+4,652 mi
06/12/201239,162 mi+1 mi
11/11/201344,141 mi+4,979 mi
17/11/201447,355 mi+3,214 mi
24/11/201550,492 mi+3,137 mi
07/11/201652,808 mi+2,316 mi
15/11/201755,731 mi+2,923 mi
19/11/201857,826 mi+2,095 mi
19/11/201857,826 mi
14/11/201959,733 mi+1,907 mi
12/11/202061,621 mi+1,888 mi
17/11/202163,403 mi+1,782 mi
21/11/202265,308 mi+1,905 mi
21/11/202265,308 mi
13/11/202367,096 mi+1,788 mi
15/11/202467,919 mi+823 mi
17/11/202568,640 mi+721 mi
17/11/202568,640 mi

Average of roughly 2,971 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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