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SW53BCZ
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BCZ
- 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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79 Total Defects Recorded
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,189 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
17 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,011 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST FAULT (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,282 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017 11 Jun 20265 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,825 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre perishing.
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
5 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,825 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front tyre perishing.
- Nearside Rear tyre perishing.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,225 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,112 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,897 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,218 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2012 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
29 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,326 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,326 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,826 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,946 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,068 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202612 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,603 MI
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SW53BCZ was registered on 2003-10-30
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