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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration GL53JUH
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 02 Jun 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,363 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 106,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,216 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,698 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,690 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,264 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,137 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,265 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021 18 Jun 202628 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,460 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
14 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose/ caliper leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,572 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust section corroded around joint
7 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust section corroded around joint
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,310 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust rear box mounting deteriorated
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
10 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,181 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,613 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016 18 Jun 202620 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,249 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015 18 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,762 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014 18 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,373 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,456 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2012 18 Jun 20268 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,876 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2011 18 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,101 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2010 18 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 135,806 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2010 18 Jun 20268 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,807 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2009 18 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,795 MI
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GL53JUH was registered on 2003-12-11
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