2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · ST53 KWH
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 105,714 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 KWH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2024
- 105,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 30 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 KWH 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 (ST53 KWH) between September 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Fuel pipe insecure Fuel tank filler pipe clips missing and or damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to EML (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive bind at NS/R ,condition of rear ferrules and NSR brake cylinder (”.
ST53 KWH Mileage History
- 20/09/2021104,186 mi
- 12/09/2022105,141 mi+955 mi
- 26/09/2022105,144 mi+3 mi
- 09/09/2024105,714 mi+570 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 4 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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