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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OU53FWW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 04 Mar 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,099 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,182 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,330 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,306 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 125,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,814 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
16 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,348 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,844 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2016 4 Jul 202623 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,326 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 4 Jul 20262 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,041 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 4 Jul 202614 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,989 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 4 Jul 20262 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,051 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,051 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,242 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,497 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010 4 Jul 20264 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,497 MI
4 Jul 202621 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,622 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,418 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 4 Jul 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,483 MI
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OU53FWW was registered on 2003-09-01
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