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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration AX53BSU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 06 Aug 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,728 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
3 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure back box detactched (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,654 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018 15 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,596 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion on metal brake pipes
- Rear shockers becoming weak/worn o/s & n/s
- Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc o/s & n/s
- Water leak on radiator
- Seatbelt webbing at o/s starting to fray
- Rear tyre at n/s perishing cracking
- Play in rear axle bushes
- Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge
- Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion & pitting on front brake disc o/s & n/s
- Corrosion on metal brake pipes
- Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges
- Water leak on radiator
- Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge
- Play in rear axle bushes
- Seatbelt webbing at o/s starting to fray
25 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,384 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 15 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
4 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,697 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015 15 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,320 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2014 15 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,890 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 15 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,348 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2012 15 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,655 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 15 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,026 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 15 Jun 20264 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,564 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009 15 Jun 20262 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 40,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
4 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,715 MI
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AX53BSU was registered on 2003-12-30
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