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SF04AJL
2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SF04AJL
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
9
Passes
9
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
26 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- eml on
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,056 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust system deterioated
- Offside Front Inner tie rod end slight play
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
20 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner tie rod end slight play
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- exhaust system deterioated
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Registration plate lamp not working Both rear lamps (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front head lamps faded
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Center exhaust outer skin corroded
- Rear bumper cracked
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,508 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
27 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,716 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 14 Jun 202621 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
23 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,348 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,335 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2011 14 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
14 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,910 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2010 14 Jun 202614 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
28 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,987 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,057 MI
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SF04AJL was registered on 2004-07-30
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