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LB53FTN
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LB53FTN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,518 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024 7 Jun 202617 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,718 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,268 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 78,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested Due to brake disc condition. (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Just acceptable damage to front number plate.
- Just acceptable damage to both rear light units.
- Bodywork damaged.
- Rear number plate light lens damaged but not likely to show white light to rear.
- N/S door mirror cover missing.
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,006 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 7 Jun 202610 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,354 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2019 7 Jun 202614 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,674 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
2 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,985 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box corroding but not to excess
- OSR light lens cracked but does not effect usage
1 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,985 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- OSR light lens cracked but does not effect usage
- exhaust back box corroding but not to excess
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,038 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 17,726 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2014 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 11,159 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 7 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 11,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
24 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,802 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 10,611 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 7 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,004 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,795 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 8,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,588 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 5,937 MI
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LB53FTN was registered on 2003-12-17
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