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SC03DHA
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1686cc
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- Registration SC03DHA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,375 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe (6.1.1 (d) (i))
5 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,247 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025 16 Jun 202622 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,143 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2024 16 Jun 202626 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,782 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
26 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,567 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2022 16 Jun 202610 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,872 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear and offside rear drum backing plates corroded not excessive
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very close to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective rear support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow between rear flanges (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,720 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,063 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drum back plates (3.1.9)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light lens detreated (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light lens detreated (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded around chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded around chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both drum back plates (3.1.9)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,429 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight bind o/s/r wheel
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear intermediate pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
- front exhaust support rubber missing system still secure
- rear exhaust flanges deteriorated
19 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,429 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear intermediate pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- slight bind o/s/r wheel
- rear exhaust flanges deteriorated
- front exhaust support rubber missing system still secure
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
23 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,081 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,050 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,594 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,336 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013 16 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,905 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012 16 Jun 202619 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
30 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011 16 Jun 202629 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,636 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010 16 Jun 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,073 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009 16 Jun 202626 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
9 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,379 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2008 16 Jun 20265 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,380 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SC03DHA was registered on 2003-07-22
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