# KG55SWF — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

KG55SWF is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2005-12-22. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for KG55SWF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | KG55SWF |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2005-12-22 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 26
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 11
- Pass rate: 57.69%
- Total defects recorded: 113

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-04 13:56:46 | PASSED | 121,880 MI | 2023-07-03 00:00:00 |
| 2022-06-30 11:11:26 | FAILED | 121,880 MI | — |
| 2021-03-26 13:26:48 | PASSED | 116,218 MI | 2022-03-25 00:00:00 |
| 2021-03-22 13:27:33 | FAILED | 116,218 MI | — |
| 2021-03-06 10:34:40 | FAILED | 115,131 MI | — |
| 2020-03-03 12:42:27 | PASSED | 104,266 MI | 2021-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2020-03-03 12:42:26 | FAILED | 104,266 MI | — |
| 2019-03-04 15:14:33 | PASSED | 93,497 MI | 2020-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2019-03-04 12:35:09 | FAILED | 93,496 MI | — |
| 2018-03-06 17:51:59 | PASSED | 84,464 MI | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2018-03-06 11:45:45 | FAILED | 84,464 MI | — |
| 2017-03-04 10:16:39 | PASSED | 78,750 MI | 2018-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2017-02-21 13:14:42 | FAILED | 78,654 MI | — |
| 2016-03-07 10:51:45 | PASSED | 76,810 MI | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-03-07 08:59:50 | FAILED | 77,806 MI | — |
| 2015-03-06 12:37:29 | PASSED | 75,692 MI | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-06 09:16:51 | FAILED | 75,687 MI | — |
| 2014-03-03 09:12:30 | PASSED | 72,630 MI | 2015-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-08 12:10:21 | PASSED | 68,806 MI | 2014-03-07 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-07 14:52:50 | FAILED | 68,806 MI | — |
| 2012-12-19 16:04:12 | PASSED | 66,941 MI | 2013-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-19 13:30:04 | PASSED | 58,148 MI | 2012-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-26 16:55:39 | PASSED | 48,634 MI | 2011-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-11-26 16:55:39 | FAILED | 48,634 MI | — |
| 2009-12-21 12:49:26 | PASSED | 40,955 MI | 2010-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-15 12:17:51 | PASSED | 32,141 MI | 2009-12-22 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-07-04 13:56:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- MINOR: Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

**2022-06-30 11:11:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

**2021-03-26 13:26:48 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front mirror cover missing
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2021-03-22 13:27:33 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front mirror cover missing
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

**2021-03-06 10:34:40 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: park brake lever has little reserve of travel
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: exhaust middle silencer corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases last silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
- MAJOR: Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

**2020-03-03 12:42:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

**2020-03-03 12:42:26 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- PRS: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2019-03-04 15:14:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front shock absorber corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front sub frame corroded

**2019-03-04 12:35:09 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front shock absorber corroded
- ADVISORY: Front sub frame corroded
- MAJOR: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

**2018-03-06 17:51:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- ADVISORY: front sub frame corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2018-03-06 11:45:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: front sub frame corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2017-03-04 10:16:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

**2017-02-21 13:14:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside rear brake binding when in reverse, handbrake caliper sticking (3.7.B.1)

**2016-03-07 08:59:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2015-03-06 09:16:51 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2013-03-07 14:52:50 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

**2012-12-19 16:04:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

**2011-12-19 13:30:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2010-11-26 16:55:39 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.