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SW53BFA
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BFA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,633 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust rusty
- sill covers fitted
26 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
- rear exhaust rusty
3 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipe loose (7.2.1)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML showing a fault
- Offside Front brake slightly binding
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,553 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,553 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
15 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,311 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,311 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,125 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,274 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
3 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,474 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,719 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2010 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
7 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,049 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2009 11 Jun 20266 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,113 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,538 MI
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SW53BFA was registered on 2003-11-21
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