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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration VO53LBL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
- Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Engine miss fire
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,803 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,192 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,192 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,881 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011 13 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,167 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,657 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2009 13 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,131 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2008 13 Jun 202628 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
29 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,687 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 13 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,687 MI
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VO53LBL was registered on 2003-09-26
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