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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW52HDJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 29 Jul 2019
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,293 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear coil springs rusty
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil springs rusty
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,603 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
19 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure not cliped (2.2.D.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,127 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake cables"stiff"
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,689 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,689 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,047 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 7 Jun 202614 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,047 MI
7 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,798 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 7 Jun 202613 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,328 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 7 Jun 202615 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,520 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,281 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2011 7 Jun 202630 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,569 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202630 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,569 MI
7 Jun 202626 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,752 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009 7 Jun 202626 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,737 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2008 7 Jun 202621 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 33,737 MI
7 Jun 20267 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,751 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2007 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 27,392 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW52HDJ was registered on 2003-02-17
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