2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SH53 VGT
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 124,975 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SH53 VGT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2021
- 124,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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SH53 VGT MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (SH53 VGT) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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: Average
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VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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
Blocked scuttle drains and ageing connectors can upset the ECU and engine-bay wiring, causing poor running, non-starts or random warning lights.
- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
Corroded wheel-speed sensor wiring or ABS-module issues can leave the warning light on and turn a cheap hatch into an MOT headache.
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