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2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FP55LCA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expires 28 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 178,605 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full outer sill (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
15 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,086 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 176,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,951 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,951 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,361 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2023 5 Jun 20269 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,233 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,078 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2021 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,238 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,289 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,062 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,671 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,146 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted not allowing proper inspection of adult belt
30 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,146 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted not allowing proper inspection of adult belt
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,189 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,255 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 5 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,255 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)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,822 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
25 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,452 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,270 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,396 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 5 Jun 20268 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,403 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FP55LCA was registered on 2005-12-02
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