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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OV53LUH
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,497 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,654 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
2 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
19 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,348 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- outer sill panels fitted both sides unable to see outer sills
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- outer sill panels fitted both sides unable to see outer sills
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,716 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018 29 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,892 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017 29 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,848 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,733 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2015 29 Jun 202611 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,370 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014 29 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,128 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,224 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,997 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,501 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,533 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,306 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,454 MI
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OV53LUH was registered on 2003-10-24
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