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2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OU05RXV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 02 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 57,680 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 48,036 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2025 5 Jul 20261 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 38,856 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2024 5 Jul 20269 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 38,122 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,998 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 36,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 36,294 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizer bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaitor (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaitor (2.1.5 (a))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,343 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020 5 Jul 202621 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 34,514 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2019 5 Jul 202618 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 33,734 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2018 5 Jul 202618 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 33,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,803 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear trye minor surface cracks in tread
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,555 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2016 5 Jul 202613 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 31,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,858 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,917 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 5 Jul 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,164 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 5 Jul 202621 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 29,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
25 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,295 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 5 Jul 202623 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011 5 Jul 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,457 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
25 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,881 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009 5 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU05RXV was registered on 2005-07-06
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