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2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OV05LCU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 25 Apr 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,928 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,928 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,343 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,718 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,505 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,576 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
30 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 76,451 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 76,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,879 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in offside front drop link
- slight play in both front inner track rods
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,036 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- STRONG ADVISE; Play in nearside steering track rod inner joint.
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- STRONG ADVISE; Play in nearside steering track rod inner joint.
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,495 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level in on minimum.
- Service due indicator is on.
- Play in both front steering track rod inner joints but not yet excessive.
- Parking brake lever operation is "notchy", suspect parking brake cables are corroded/dry.
- Front brake pads are worn close to limit.
- Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition.
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,884 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017 28 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,840 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 28 Jun 202622 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,953 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,035 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014 28 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,683 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 28 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,296 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 28 Jun 202619 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,568 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 28 Jun 202619 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,124 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2010 28 Jun 202614 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,849 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2009 28 Jun 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!
OV05LCU was registered on 2005-06-01
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