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SW03AYE
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration SW03AYE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
10
Passes
10
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
17 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,497 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202617 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
25 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Full beam (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,379 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,184 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
6 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,364 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 111,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,500 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,643 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 92,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
9 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,625 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2010 11 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
5 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,324 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,866 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 50,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,134 MI
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SW03AYE was registered on 2003-04-17
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