2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YC53 DNN
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 69,529 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC53 DNN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 69,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YC53 DNN Mileage History
- 19/07/20062,584 mi
- 13/07/20075,831 mi+3,247 mi
- 15/07/200811,057 mi+5,226 mi
- 14/07/200916,789 mi+5,732 mi
- 13/07/201022,079 mi+5,290 mi
- 18/07/201127,560 mi+5,481 mi
- 16/07/201232,460 mi+4,900 mi
- 16/07/201232,460 mi
- 15/07/201335,831 mi+3,371 mi
- 09/07/201439,782 mi+3,951 mi
- 09/07/201439,782 mi
- 09/07/201543,771 mi+3,989 mi
- 09/07/201543,771 mi
- 14/07/201646,842 mi+3,071 mi
- 17/07/201750,114 mi+3,272 mi
- 16/07/201852,994 mi+2,880 mi
- 08/07/201956,021 mi+3,027 mi
- 14/07/202058,203 mi+2,182 mi
- 09/07/202160,639 mi+2,436 mi
- 06/07/202263,310 mi+2,671 mi
- 13/07/202365,831 mi+2,521 mi
- 08/07/202467,230 mi+1,399 mi
- 18/06/202568,428 mi+1,198 mi
- 10/07/202669,529 mi+1,101 mi
Average of roughly 3,351 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
YC53 DNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YC53 DNN) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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