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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration MV03WLU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,523 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,785 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,729 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 24 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,405 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014 24 Jun 20265 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,405 MI
24 Jun 202615 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,414 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 24 Jun 202616 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,633 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012 24 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,719 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,405 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 24 Jun 20264 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,979 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2009 24 Jun 20261 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,698 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 24 Jun 20261 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,941 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2007 24 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!
MV03WLU was registered on 2003-03-01
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