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SW03PHY
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW03PHY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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144 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 74,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To drum. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Corrosion to suspension components.
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured At inner wing. (4.11 (a) (i))
16 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,191 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on.
- Underside of vehicle corroded.
- Rear axle bushes perished.
- Oil leak.
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled.
- Offside Front Headlamp lens cloudy.
- Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished.
- Fuel lines at front corroded.
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount. (2.5.B.3b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished.
- Underside of vehicle corroded.
- Rear axle bushes perished.
- Oil leak.
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled.
- Offside Front Headlamp lens cloudy.
- Fuel lines at front corroded.
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- EML on.
- Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
8 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,045 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight damping effect
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front shock absorber has a slight damping effect
8 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front shock absorber has a slight damping effect
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has a slight damping effect
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,501 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light on
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edge
- Offside Rear tyre cut in tread
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- radiator leaking
- fuel pipes corroded at subframe
3 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cut in tread
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- both front tyres wearing on inner edge
- eml light on
- fuel pipes corroded at subframe
- radiator leaking
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,933 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016Advisory 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)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,580 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,088 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,253 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,511 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,619 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,116 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
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)
18 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,586 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2008 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,977 MI
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SW03PHY was registered on 2003-08-02
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