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MA53TXM
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1389cc
General Information
- Registration MA53TXM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,023 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- exhaust front pipe in poor condition
14 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Exhaust has holes (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield above back box insecure
- Windscreen wipers not self parking correctly but not obscuring the drivers view
- Oil level on the minimum
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around the top (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around the top (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,750 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust heat shield insecure above rear back box
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,074 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear exhaust rubber between the hangers missing
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,832 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,618 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil level on minimum mark
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- both rear shock absorbers poor condition
19 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 88V (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- engine oil level on minimum mark
- both rear shock absorbers poor condition
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,508 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,881 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 115,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,330 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,994 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2013 20 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,970 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,324 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2011 20 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,500 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,037 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 20 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,263 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2008 20 Jun 20267 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,365 MI
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MA53TXM was registered on 2003-10-22
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