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2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OV56GWM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 197,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- oil leak
- both front lower rear arm bushes slight play n/s and o/s
19 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,618 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 182,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,300 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019 27 Jun 20262 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 170,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,905 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018 27 Jun 202624 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,852 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,173 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017 27 Jun 202616 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,696 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 27 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,786 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014 27 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,530 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 27 Jun 202619 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,877 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013 27 Jun 202626 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,797 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012 27 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,159 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 27 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,286 MI
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OV56GWM was registered on 2006-10-30
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