free car check
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SP53SFX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Nov 2017
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,379 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 112,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour shows white light (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lamp unit smashed (1.5.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink snapped (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear whole pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant bottle empty
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust heatshield insecure
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,073 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Oil level below minimum
- Nearside Front 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)
- Brake pipes covered in grease
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/70 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
- Brake pipes covered in grease
- Oil level below minimum
- Nearside Front 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 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,403 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 101,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,494 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,830 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,732 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,132 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 84,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,056 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,269 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,531 MI
Advisory 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)
19 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,531 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2008Advisory 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)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,048 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SP53SFX was registered on 2003-10-20
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.