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SW53BJF
2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW53BJF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
26 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,018 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,267 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear shock absorber corroded
- sill covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- sill covers fitted
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- nearside rear shock absorber corroded
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,098 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint susp link (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,068 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,287 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust flexy pipe loose
- rear bumper loose
- oil leak on gearbox
- offside rear tyre perished
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,978 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,294 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 56,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,458 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,621 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
3 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,778 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 44,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,690 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
18 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,613 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,636 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,636 MI
11 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,808 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008 11 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,256 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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SW53BJF was registered on 2003-12-15
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