2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YE53 UOR
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 53,504 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 UOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2025
- 53,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 UOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YE53 UOR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”.
YE53 UOR Mileage History
- 11/10/202251,017 mi
- 11/10/202251,017 mi
- 28/09/202352,020 mi+1,003 mi
- 10/10/202452,651 mi+631 mi
- 07/10/202553,504 mi+853 mi
Average of roughly 832 miles per year across 5 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
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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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