2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SD53 PDK
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 108,415 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD53 PDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 108,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD53 PDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (SD53 PDK) between May 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SD53 PDK Mileage History
- 22/05/2024101,275 mi
- 04/11/2024101,288 mi+13 mi
- 03/11/2025108,406 mi+7,118 mi
- 05/11/2025108,415 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,901 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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