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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration DF53CKN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) 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
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,140 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,111 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length x2. (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,864 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,864 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,894 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 18 Jun 202615 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,333 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 18 Jun 202617 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,093 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 18 Jun 202617 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,093 MI
18 Jun 202621 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,790 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 18 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,529 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 18 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 29,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,480 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 18 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,243 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 18 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,937 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 18 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,879 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2007 18 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF53CKN was registered on 2003-12-29
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