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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration GF53SSO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 191,730 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,865 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 186,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,475 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,133 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))
12 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,133 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes are rusting in places (1.1.11 (c))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,592 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- WATER MAYBE LEAING NEAR THE RADIATOR
- THE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMACE IS NEAR THE TEST MIN LIMITS
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 176,592 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
- WATER MAYBE LEAING NEAR THE RADIATOR
- THE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMACE IS NEAR THE TEST MIN LIMITS
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,238 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING IN PLACES
- THE COLOUR OF THE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS ARE VERY POOR
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- EMT TELL TALE IS ON.
- THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING IN PLACES
- THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
- THE COLOUR OF THE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS ARE POOR
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,880 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING IN PLACES
- OS DIP BEAM PATTERN
- THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,807 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018 24 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,467 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017 24 Jun 202615 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,905 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016 24 Jun 202616 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,752 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,855 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,813 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,185 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,229 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 24 Jun 202612 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,873 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 24 Jun 202612 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
20 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,716 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009 24 Jun 202620 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 67,716 MI
24 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,927 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008 24 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,490 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,490 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GF53SSO was registered on 2003-10-16
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