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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration GL53LUR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 12 Aug 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 89,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside deteriorated - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,686 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside deteriorated - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,314 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from caliper - Advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside deteriorated - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 75,252 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from caliper - Advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside deteriorated - Advise replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,174 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Advise replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,215 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,480 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,533 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle requirements only just met
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,966 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,656 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,681 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
12 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,270 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 24 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,552 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
12 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,167 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,301 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011 24 Jun 202612 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,301 MI
24 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,933 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010Advisory 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)
31 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,787 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,316 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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GL53LUR was registered on 2003-11-14
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