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FD53UOT
2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration FD53UOT
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested insufficient oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,510 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,305 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill areas
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & perished (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at brake hose area (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.88 mm & Perished (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front headlamp upper mounting broken
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 1856515 fitted to nearside front & 1956015 fitted to rest of car (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at brake hose area (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front headlamp upper mounting broken
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.88 mm & Perished (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & perished (4.1.E.1)
- covers obscuring some components in engine bay, sill areas
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,944 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,721 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,721 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
6 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,216 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,216 MI
5 Jun 202611 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,947 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,194 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,204 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,263 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 58,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,743 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,346 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,331 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2009 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,188 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2008 5 Jun 20266 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,719 MI
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FD53UOT was registered on 2004-02-16
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