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2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FN55LDD
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,141 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear hand brake low effect
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear hand brake low effect
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,549 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak where pipe joins back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge of disk worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe corroded and outer case slightly coming loose (6.1.2 (a))
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe corroded and outer case slightly coming loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak where pipe joins back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge of disk worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,614 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (axle bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,259 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,363 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,012 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020 4 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,770 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2019 4 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,480 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018 4 Jun 202625 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,663 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017 4 Jun 202620 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,961 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 4 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,653 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 4 Jun 20261 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 1,390 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 4 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,594 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013 4 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,932 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 4 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,731 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011 4 Jun 202628 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,408 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2010 4 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,568 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,568 MI
Advisory 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)
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FN55LDD was registered on 2005-11-03
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