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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FN53SBX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,247 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,415 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 5 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,202 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016 5 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,682 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,475 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,314 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,918 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,918 MI
5 Jun 202613 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,775 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,774 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,235 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 5 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,091 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,072 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,720 MI
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FN53SBX was registered on 2003-09-09
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