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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FP03FWB
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 206,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- near side front shock top mount worn
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,576 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,576 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 177,964 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear exhaust box corroded
22 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,827 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 163,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,720 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 148,720 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link arm (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- rear exhaust box corroded
23 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,839 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,734 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,713 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,710 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 108,662 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 108,662 MI
5 Jun 20263 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 104,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 104,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
31 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 98,336 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 5 Jun 202629 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 98,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
18 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,730 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2009 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 85,851 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2008 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 85,851 MI
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FP03FWB was registered on 2003-04-25
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