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LC55FFL
2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LC55FFL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached not connected (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sub frame mount on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear union joint by axle heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sub frame mount on chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear chassis legs/axle mountings corroded
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- no rear seat belts checked due to all seats folded
20 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,630 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on union joint (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()
- Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front on sub frame attachments (6.2.2 (d) (i))
19 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front on sub frame attachments (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on union joint (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,961 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around spring cup (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod has play ()
25 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And corroded at spring cup (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded around spring cup (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod has play ()
21 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,264 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear exhaust joint to rear box corroded but not leaking at time of test
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,956 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 92,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,725 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
26 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,426 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,426 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,837 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,785 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,889 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,212 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016 7 Jun 20266 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,569 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 7 Jun 202629 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 38,489 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
30 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,777 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,630 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 7 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,641 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,503 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 7 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 18,503 MI
7 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,178 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2010 7 Jun 20261 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,670 MI
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LC55FFL was registered on 2005-12-29
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