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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration DF03ZWM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,705 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake performance not tested very bad leak (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,454 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear silencer deteriorated
- rear exhaust flange deteriorated
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,454 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- rear silencer deteriorated
- rear exhaust flange deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,312 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- rear silencer deteriorated
8 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer deteriorated
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,064 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 144,805 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,844 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 137,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,618 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 22 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 123,901 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,901 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 112,461 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,882 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,886 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,846 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 75,026 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2007 22 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 75,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
3 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 73,345 MI
22 Jun 20263 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 73,345 MI
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DF03ZWM was registered on 2003-08-11
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