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ML53ZLU
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1389cc
General Information
- Registration ML53ZLU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1389cc
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- Expired 03 Mar 2020
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
2 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,569 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested exhurst blowing (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,463 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns+os (1.7.5a)
4 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,516 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,516 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,956 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,953 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,490 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
1 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,504 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,493 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,493 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,197 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,197 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,413 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,012 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009 19 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,798 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,516 MI
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ML53ZLU was registered on 2003-11-05
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