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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration GL53JNK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,229 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,432 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,930 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 18 Jun 20261 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,425 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,921 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022 18 Jun 202613 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,736 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,715 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,843 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,985 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,054 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,204 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016 18 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,233 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2015 18 Jun 202623 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,009 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 18 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,910 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013 18 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,030 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 18 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,415 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,451 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,832 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009 18 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 63,819 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,819 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
2 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,274 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2007 18 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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GL53JNK was registered on 2003-12-02
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