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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration ML53VFB
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 11 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 92,486 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,500 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,007 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,081 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- subframe corroded
- brake pipes greased
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,609 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated
- nearside front top suspension mount slight play
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,972 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,283 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes greased
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,625 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019 18 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,625 MI
18 Jun 20268 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,489 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,571 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 18 Jun 202629 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,891 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres cracking on outer edge
- slight play in both top suspension mounts
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,372 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,148 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,052 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 18 Jun 202617 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,126 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,412 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2011 18 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,410 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2010 18 Jun 20261 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,992 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009 18 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,769 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2008 18 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,332 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2007 18 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
ML53VFB was registered on 2003-10-14
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