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FP03FXW
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration FP03FXW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
8
Passes
9
Failures
47.06%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 161,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to brake compensater (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Worn on inner and outer edges
- Nearside Front Corrosion to floor area
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexy hose where it meets the chassis (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front inner edge worn out
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,897 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 195,857 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes corroded
- Offside Front tyre cracking
4 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 195,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes corroded
- Offside Front tyre cracking
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
2 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 155,273 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 155,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 153,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 126,989 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 126,989 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 113,548 MI
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FP03FXW was registered on 2003-06-27
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