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FD05FVU
2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration FD05FVU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,781 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside shoulder, offside being the worst (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rigid section of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 101,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside nearside being dangerous, strongly advise replace () Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Excessive corrosion to rigid section of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area above driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to rigid section of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside shoulder, offside being the worst (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake response poor offside
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,116 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2024Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake efficiency only just met, nearside being the worst
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,889 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()
29 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,957 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- CENTER AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS IN POOR CONDITION AT REAR JOINT
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- CENTER AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS IN POOR CONDITION AT REAR JOINT
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,788 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,836 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,248 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,460 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,015 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Slight play in inner track rod
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,437 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- play in inner track rod
7 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,218 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,735 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
9 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,371 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,554 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
18 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,935 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,713 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,702 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 5 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,422 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2009Advisory 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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FD05FVU was registered on 2005-06-03
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