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SW52HTJ
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW52HTJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
8
Passes
5
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,490 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Dangerous
- Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) Dangerous
- Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,777 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,777 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,855 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,393 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,393 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,079 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,453 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,044 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,220 MI
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SW52HTJ was registered on 2003-02-08
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