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SW52FVE
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW52FVE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 23 Feb 2019
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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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73 Total Defects Recorded
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,028 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,168 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x 2 (2.5.A.1c)
10 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect clean headlamps (1.8.A.1b)
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 4 (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x 2 (2.5.A.1c)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,781 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,804 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory 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)
13 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory 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)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,678 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,149 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,796 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,691 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,691 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,519 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011 9 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,498 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,289 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2009 9 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,124 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008 9 Jun 20269 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,234 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2007 9 Jun 20269 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
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SW52FVE was registered on 2003-01-21
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