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ML53ZGD
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53ZGD
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,085 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear springs showing signs of deterioration and weakness.
1 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very poor (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear springs showing signs of deterioration and weakness.
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,710 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,547 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015 18 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,800 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,774 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,663 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,792 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 18 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,733 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,412 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 18 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,880 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 18 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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ML53ZGD was registered on 2003-11-22
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