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2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SC06LWX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 182,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step and sill area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front fitted with hid bulbs (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both head lights (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust deteriorated
- both rear shock absorbers corroded
- both outer sills corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear brake sticking slightly
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- o/s/r sear back rear slightly loose
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- hand brake little reserve travel
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured hid box and wires (4.11 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 175,856 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 175,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear (5.1.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
6 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,813 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,592 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,020 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 12 Jun 202610 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 152,513 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 152,513 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,963 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014 12 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 134,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,154 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 12 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 117,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,700 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,775 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,730 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2010 12 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SC06LWX was registered on 2006-08-09
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