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OV53GVC
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV53GVC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
21
Passes
4
Failures
84%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
13 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 62,977 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 56,240 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,101 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,676 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,516 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,136 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f belt poor retraction
- o/s/f indicator faded
- o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipes corroded
- engine noise
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,912 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- engine noisy
- o/s/f belt slow retraction
- o/s/f indicator faded
- o/s brake pipes corroding
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,382 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine noisy
- o/s/r brake pipe corroded
- o/s/f belt poor retraction
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,827 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r brake pipe corrosion
- Oil leak ()
- engine noisy
- exhaust corroded
- handbrake+footbrake travel,rear brake imbalance
- n/s/f tyre wear
- o/s/f belt poor retraction
11 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r brake pipe corrosion
- Oil leak ()
- o/s/f belt poor retraction
- n/s/f tyre wear
- handbrake+footbrake travel,rear brake imbalance
- exhaust corroded
- engine noisy
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,096 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine noisy
- rear exhaust corroded
- rear crossaxle brake pipe corrosion
- o/s/f belt poor retraction
- Oil leak ()
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,219 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine noise
- oil leak
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,584 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016 5 Jul 202613 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,212 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2015 5 Jul 202617 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,038 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2014 5 Jul 202614 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,063 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,477 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 5 Jul 20264 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,029 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,811 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 5 Jul 20269 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,556 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,556 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,394 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,843 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2007 5 Jul 202617 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 18,843 MI
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OV53GVC was registered on 2003-10-11
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