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2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration DF05FGJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish bens and check bulb is fitted correct (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish lens and check bulb is fitted correct (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- wiper switch arm broken but all functions ok
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,012 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen wiper and wash stalk damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen wiper and wash stalk damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,465 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper switch arm broken but washers and wipers sill work
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested lens needs a polish for retest (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- wiper switch arm broken but washers and wipers sill work
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,822 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- main wiper arm broken but can sill operate wipers from switch part needs a new switch asap
- Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders tread 3 mm and outer side wall perished
- Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders tread 3 mm and outer side wall perished
5 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a a polish (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders tread 3 mm and outer side wall perished
- main wiper arm broken but can sill operate wipers from switch part needs a new switch asap
- Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders tread 3 mm and outer side wall perished
- Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,235 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,235 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,255 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on at time of test
- Front Both sides tyres starting to perish
24 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Both sides tyres starting to perish
- Engine management light on at time of test
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,022 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2017 8 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,556 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 8 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,240 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 8 Jun 202629 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,133 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,898 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,280 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2012 8 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,387 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 8 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,217 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 8 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,179 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2009 8 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!
DF05FGJ was registered on 2005-08-02
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