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2003 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration VO53YFN
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 02 Jan 2021
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 239,145 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 239,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 226,753 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019 8 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 209,250 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management lamp stays on
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 209,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Engine management lamp stays on
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 195,883 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017 8 Jun 202630 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 195,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
17 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 183,578 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 183,578 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 170,527 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015 8 Jun 202629 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 170,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,667 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 8 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 151,667 MI
8 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,356 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,526 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012 8 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,511 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 8 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,369 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 8 Jun 20262 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 101,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
14 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 87,744 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,744 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,746 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2008 8 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,992 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 8 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 72,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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VO53YFN was registered on 2003-09-30
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