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FN53SGO
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration FN53SGO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,013 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- rear shock absorber covers insecure n/s and o/s
- Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,572 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2024 5 Jun 20264 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,051 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2023 5 Jun 20264 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,708 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,708 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,750 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,552 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020 5 Jun 20268 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,537 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,840 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,840 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,916 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shock absorber covers loose
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,312 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017 5 Jun 20261 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,312 MI
5 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,588 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 5 Jun 20265 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,689 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,666 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,666 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,526 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2013 5 Jun 202614 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,006 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,250 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202610 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,554 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,106 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,883 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2008 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,229 MI
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FN53SGO was registered on 2003-09-15
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