2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SK53 UFC
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 83,054 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK53 UFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 83,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK53 UFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (SK53 UFC) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK53 UFC Mileage History
- 16/01/202383,051 mi
- 16/01/202383,054 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,221 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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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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