2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YK53 OAX
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 147,615 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2014.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK53 OAX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2013
- 147,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK53 OAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (YK53 OAX) between December 2006 and December 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
YK53 OAX Mileage History
- 12/12/200658,626 mi
- 13/12/200658,626 mi
- 07/12/200785,733 mi+27,107 mi
- 04/12/2008108,045 mi+22,312 mi
- 14/12/2009111,151 mi+3,106 mi
- 09/12/2010113,919 mi+2,768 mi
- 18/11/2011116,098 mi+2,179 mi
- 18/11/2011116,098 mi
- 08/12/2012133,556 mi+17,458 mi
- 12/12/2012133,556 mi
- 09/12/2013147,477 mi+13,921 mi
- 14/12/2013147,615 mi+138 mi
Average of roughly 12,702 miles per year across 12 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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- ECU and Wiring Water-Ingress FaultsModerate
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- ABS Sensor and Module FaultsModerate
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