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2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FA54TYY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper no movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear back plate corroded plus holled
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
8 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,824 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
1 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front mirror cover missing.
- Offside Front strut top mounting has slight play.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,957 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202622 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 79,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- diagnostic light on
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,838 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,262 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,983 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,863 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- 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)
1 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,658 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202630 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,184 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,619 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,397 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008Advisory 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)
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FA54TYY was registered on 2004-10-25
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