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GF53ACJ
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration GF53ACJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
11
Passes
3
Failures
78.57%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine light on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,828 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,051 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front 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)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,763 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,188 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,570 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,518 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 18 Jun 202616 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,425 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
21 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,957 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,440 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,573 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2008 18 Jun 202625 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,880 MI
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GF53ACJ was registered on 2003-10-02
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