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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration FP03FWS
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shock absorbers are corroded
- exhaust system corroded
- drivers door check strap missing
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,112 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
- plastic outer lower sill covers fitted
- front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front door check strap missing
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Coolant leak ()
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Coolant leak ()
- front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin
- exhaust system corroded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front door check strap missing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner and outer edges of tread STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- plastic outer lower sill covers fitted
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,778 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places
- osf door strap missing
- exhaust corroded in places
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,901 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- emmisions not registered due to exhaust leak
- undertrays fitted
17 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- emmisions not registered due to exhaust leak
- undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,967 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front bumper insecure Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,081 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 5 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,224 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,224 MI
5 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,940 MI
5 Jun 202614 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,940 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,841 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202613 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,187 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,683 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202610 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 65,386 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007 5 Jun 202610 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 65,386 MI
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FP03FWS was registered on 2003-07-31
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