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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration FN03PZM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 18 Jan 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,482 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 68,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner 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))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,493 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,681 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate slightly damaged/cracked
- Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 53,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked slightly (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
4 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,803 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2023 5 Jun 202612 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,160 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,607 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 44,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,764 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f brake pipe to flexible slightly corroded
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,922 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- steering rack damp
- exhaust system corroded
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 35,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- steering rack damp
- exhaust system corroded
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,090 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,411 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,615 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,615 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,856 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2014 5 Jun 20268 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,210 MI
Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,210 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,435 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,858 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 19,858 MI
5 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,396 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 5 Jun 202620 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 18,396 MI
5 Jun 202625 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,066 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,659 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 5 Jun 202614 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FN03PZM was registered on 2003-03-01
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