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AF53 OMR

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 99,137 miles on the clock, averaging 8,503 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 OMR

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,511
Average per year8,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 OMR 24k42k61k80k99k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,137 miles
Since last MOT+10,511 miles
PASS
Mileage88,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage84,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage81,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage76,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage69,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage62,718 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage55,193 miles
Since last MOT+31,665 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,528 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 OMR

What car is AF53 OMR?

AF53 OMR is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 OMR?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 OMR was 99,137 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 OMR passed its MOT?

AF53 OMR has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2015.

Is AF53 OMR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 OMR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF53 OMR?

AF53 OMR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.