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OV53OWB
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV53OWB
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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98 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,589 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- general underbody corrosion
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,309 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general underbody corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,666 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- general underbody corrosion
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,661 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- general underbody corrosion
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,706 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- general underbody corrosion
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,474 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- general underbody corrosion
- both front top mounts have slight play
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front engine mount has slight play
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,635 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- general under body corrosion
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- both top mounts have slight play
- exhaust has a slight blow from the clamp on the back box
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general under body corrosion
- exhaust has a slight blow from the clamp on the back box
- both top mounts have slight play
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,595 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all coil springs corroded
- both front top mounts slight play
- all brake pipes corroded
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,821 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,821 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,106 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,490 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust on 3x metal brake pipes
- back box weak mountings
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,553 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016 4 Jul 202625 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,587 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 4 Jul 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,306 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 4 Jul 202615 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,306 MI
4 Jul 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,163 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 4 Jul 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,829 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012 4 Jul 202618 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,829 MI
4 Jul 202614 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,000 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011 4 Jul 202614 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,877 MI
4 Jul 202614 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,877 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 4 Jul 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,713 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009 4 Jul 202612 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,007 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 4 Jul 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 250,455 MI
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OV53OWB was registered on 2003-10-18
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