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AF53SWU
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration AF53SWU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRAVAN
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,313 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked and scratched (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,623 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen lightly scratched
- Valve stems deteriorated all round
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Crack in windscreen not in direct view
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,543 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen scratched on offside.
- Oil pressure light flickers at idle speed.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated. (7.1.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in fixing clips. (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated. (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface. (3.5.1i)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in fixing clips. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)
- Oil pressure light flickers at idle speed.
- Windscreen scratched on offside.
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,542 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,026 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 16 Jun 20263 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,493 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,493 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,102 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,520 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,224 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,482 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 16 Jun 20263 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,935 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 16 Jun 202631 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,354 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 16 Jun 202625 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,497 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202619 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,574 MI
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AF53SWU was registered on 2003-09-01
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