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FG53CMZ
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration FG53CMZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 29 Dec 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
30 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,725 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively spilt (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,590 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- engine management light on
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,123 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)
- headlights smear
- Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)
11 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,581 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
11 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,652 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 122,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,518 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,833 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 3 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,203 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,062 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 93,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,540 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2009 3 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 81,981 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2008 3 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 81,981 MI
3 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 68,079 MI
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FG53CMZ was registered on 2003-10-03
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