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GF53ZDN
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
General Information
- Registration GF53ZDN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 176,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame likely to fail badly corroded, nearside suspension arm mounting area moves when in play detectors (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.40 after 2nd acceleration (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- front axle tyre size different to rear
28 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,228 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 23 Jun 202610 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,340 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 23 Jun 20267 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,414 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 139,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of the front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,133 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,329 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,329 MI
23 Jun 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,040 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,991 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 23 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
22 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,210 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2011 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,878 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,730 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,948 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,463 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 23 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 37,463 MI
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GF53ZDN was registered on 2003-10-30
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