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LB53FVM
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LB53FVM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 12 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,120 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
29 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 111,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
30 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,115 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central ,plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
30 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 107,115 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central ,plus ferrules corroded as well both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,468 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front slightly smearing
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded as well (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,171 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wipers slightly smearing
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule corroded as well (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,421 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrule corroded as well (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
12 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,562 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,914 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both of them (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,023 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,023 MI
6 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,708 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear box corroded
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,209 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,274 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016 6 Jun 202625 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,502 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015 6 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,345 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,908 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,197 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,197 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,342 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
25 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,888 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,329 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,028 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,080 MI
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LB53FVM was registered on 2003-11-28
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