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GL53JVJ
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
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- Registration GL53JVJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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235 Total Defects Recorded
22 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 159,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front brake pipe corroded
- engine check light on
- general corrosion to underbody
- headlight lenses frosted
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,592 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed out on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear wheelarch corroded
- Nearside Rear heavy corrosion evident on chassis rail around axle/subframe mount
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed out on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 154,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- headlight lenses frosted
- engine check light on
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed out on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear wheelarch corroded
- Offside Rear chassis rail heavily corroded around rear axle/subframe mount
- Nearside Front brake showing signs of overheating
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed out on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,061 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded
- Movement in nearside inner steering rack joint
- Headlamp beam patterns poor
- Rear W heel arch areas corroded
- Rear Suspension and chassis areas corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front tyres worn on outsides
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension and chassis areas corroded
- Rear W heel arch areas corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Movement in nearside inner steering rack joint
- Headlamp beam patterns poor
- Front tyres worn on outsides
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,959 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front brake pipe corroded
- handbrake effort low 16%
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 138,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front brake pipe corroded
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- headlight lenses frosted
- handbrake effort low 16%
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,912 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- headlight lenses frosting
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front tyres scrubbed out on edges
- poor headlight beam images
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear shock absorbers corroded,poor condition and dust shrouds missing
- Rear number plate marked/delaminating
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,774 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion to underbody
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- o/s/f brake showing signs of overheating
- o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded
- rear shock absorbers heavily corroded
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion to underbody
- o/s/f brake showing signs of overheating
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear shock absorbers heavily corroded
- headlight lenses scratched/frosted
- o/s/r coil spring heavily corroded
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,760 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs corroded
- engine check light on
- child seat fitted in n/s/r preventing a full inspection of adult belt
6 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted in n/s/r preventing a full inspection of adult belt
- rear coil springs corroded
- front tyres scrubbed out on inner and outer tread areas
- engine check light on
- play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints
- headlight lenses scratched/frosted
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,054 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 18 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,658 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,401 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 18 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,069 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,069 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,839 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
7 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,026 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,161 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,161 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,016 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 18 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,016 MI
18 Jun 202624 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,680 MI
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GL53JVJ was registered on 2003-11-07
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