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2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration OV04LFS
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parrot (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction teddy bear (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- lambda sensor wire wrapped around drive shaft
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strongly advised (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
29 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake has little reserve travel
- offside rear shock absorber casing corroded
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, cylinders to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has deteriorated sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,288 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and inner edge worn smooth almost to cords (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- wipers do not park correctly
- engine light on
- brake servo appears to have slightly reduced servo assistance
- battery insecure - not likely to fall over
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded close to failure criteria (3.6.B.2c)
- Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)
1 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and inner edge worn smooth almost to cords (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)
- wipers do not park correctly
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, brake hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded close to failure criteria (3.6.B.2c)
- Front coil spring corroded both sides slightly (2.4.C.1b)
- engine light on
- battery insecure - not likely to fall over
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,937 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight blow from rear exhaust
- n/s/r brake pipe corroding
- engine management light on
- o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode
- slight blow from rear exhaust
- n/s/r brake pipe corroding
- engine management light on
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,130 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s wing mirror lense missing
- rear section of exhaust in poor condition
- engine management light on
- n/s/r brake pipes corroding
- front exhaust flexi in poor condition
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,513 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,787 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
19 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
24 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,232 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
24 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,217 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2011 28 Jun 202624 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,217 MI
28 Jun 20269 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,748 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,748 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,760 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009 28 Jun 202626 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 30,187 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,187 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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OV04LFS was registered on 2004-04-30
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