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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW03CWN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,897 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,562 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
2 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,704 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
30 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,547 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,507 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,847 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,323 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
31 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,207 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
28 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,854 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
31 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,375 MI
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SW03CWN was registered on 2003-05-16
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