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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration HT52VUL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,918 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,064 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2022 20 Jun 202622 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
17 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 164,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 154,523 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,566 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
19 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,011 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,356 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Engine management light on
23 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,356 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine management light on
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,528 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,915 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion both front brake pipes
15 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion both front brake pipes
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,646 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 20 Jun 20264 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,966 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 20 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,962 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 20 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,488 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012 20 Jun 202614 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,337 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011 20 Jun 202615 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,922 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010 20 Jun 20269 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,804 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009 20 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,943 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 20 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,278 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 20 Jun 20266 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,351 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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HT52VUL was registered on 2003-01-30
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