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2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration FN06LXC
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 196,872 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
15 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 196,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Excessive Play, Advise to Change Soon () Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Requires inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Handbrake Travel
- Exhaust Manifold Heatshield Corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Wipers Smeary
- Reverse Lamp Not Working (Pre 1st September 2009)
- Exhaust System Deteriorated
- Covers + Shields Fitted
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both Sides (5.2.3 (l))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 196,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Excessive Play, Advise to Change Soon () Dangerous
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk + Heavily Cracking - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam High Beam Not Working (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped Beam Not Working, Unable to Test Aim (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Wipers Smeary
- Reverse Lamp Not Working (Pre 1st September 2009)
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Handbrake Travel
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust System Deteriorated
- Exhaust Manifold Heatshield Corroded
- Covers + Shields Fitted
- Coolant Low
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both Sides (5.2.3 (l))
23 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 196,813 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside, ()
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 196,813 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside, ()
- Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,736 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 195,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 193,397 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 193,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 191,618 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust clamp cracked
- Steering rack misty
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Off side and near side front ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 191,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Steering rack misty
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Off side and near side front ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust clamp cracked
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,980 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019 5 Jun 202615 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 183,107 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front inner steering pivots have play
- battery cleaned not replaced
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 183,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,516 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 5 Jun 20268 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,516 MI
5 Jun 20262 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 144,317 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,317 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,029 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,994 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,994 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,001 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,843 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,921 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2010 5 Jun 202627 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)
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FN06LXC was registered on 2006-08-15
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