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HT03XND
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration HT03XND
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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231 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 126,022 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
23 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,411 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front underside covered in oil
20 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Little reserve parking brake travel on lever
- Front underside covered in oil
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,942 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear park brake performance low
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread pattern on inner edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in suspension top mount
- Long travel on parking brake lever
- Headlamp dipswitch is faulty
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective Both rear silencer mountings corroded from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested Due to offside rear tyre condition (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp dipswitch is faulty
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust mounting defective Both rear silencer mountings corroded from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Play in suspension top mount
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread pattern on inner edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Long travel on parking brake lever
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,226 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear sidelight unite lens damaged
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
15 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear sidelight unite lens damaged
25 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,184 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- bonnet release cable stretched
24 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- bonnet release cable stretched
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,456 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Bonnet cable stretched
24 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust system corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Bonnet cable stretched
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,237 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner edges of tread
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of doubt given to presenter in relation to level of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,940 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil very low-topped up 1ltr
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Benefit of doubt regarding level of corrosion given to presenter although advise replacement/repair (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,873 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,494 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine oil level on min
30 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil level on min
- registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,214 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- gearbox stablizer worn
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leaks
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
30 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- gearbox stablizer worn
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Oil leaks
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,631 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,615 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,271 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,442 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,280 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2011 25 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,963 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2010 25 Jun 202622 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,786 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,811 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2008 25 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,047 MI
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