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DF53RTO
2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration DF53RTO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,284 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- engine light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
22 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe x2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits miss fire (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- engine light on
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,317 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,013 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,458 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018 21 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,663 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,754 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016 21 Jun 20267 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,846 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
18 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,819 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 21 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,819 MI
21 Jun 202628 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,124 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 21 Jun 202621 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
15 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,015 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 21 Jun 202615 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,015 MI
21 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,164 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011 21 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,717 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2009 21 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,185 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,841 MI
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DF53RTO was registered on 2004-01-05
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