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FN53KVG
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
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- Registration FN53KVG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Irregular revs. Emissons void. (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,064 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficency only just met 17%.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 171,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficency only just met 17%.
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,506 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
- Parking brake efficiency only just met 19%
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met 19%
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,706 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box deteriated
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 162,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- exhaust rear box deteriated
- front pads 2000miles
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 159,020 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 159,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,815 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 5 Jun 202612 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 154,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 150,524 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
26 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 150,524 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 140,493 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 5 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,526 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,898 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2011Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,928 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
20 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 107,928 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
6 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,888 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2009 5 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 85,201 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2008 5 Jun 20266 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 85,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
11 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 76,596 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FN53KVG was registered on 2003-09-12
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