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SW05BYK
2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW05BYK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 28 Sep 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,687 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to front pipe and tailpipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- oil level warning light on
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 (0.1 (b))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside 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 (0.1 (b))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,761 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,761 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,969 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,032 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)
- brake backplates corroded rears
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)
- brake backplates corroded rears
- Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,280 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,280 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,246 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 64,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
29 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,373 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,373 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,633 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013Advisory 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)
11 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,633 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,840 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 10 Jun 202626 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,484 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,227 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,405 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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SW05BYK was registered on 2005-04-29
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