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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW53BDV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 25 Oct 2020
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,116 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 47,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,143 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- em light indicates a fault
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- em light indicates a fault
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,780 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front cracking in tyre tread
- underside corroded
- Rear cracking in tread both sides
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 27,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corroded
- em light indicates a fault
- Rear cracking in tread both sides
- Offside Front cracking in tyre tread
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,312 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 26,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
9 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,127 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 24,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,276 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,269 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,715 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,900 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 14,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,162 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,491 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,286 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW53BDV was registered on 2003-10-31
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