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SW05PFF
2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW05PFF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, covered in plastic. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,388 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy combo (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,116 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020 11 Jun 20267 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front,middle and tailbox (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
11 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,662 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,861 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
24 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,068 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017 11 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,467 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,836 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 11 Jun 20261 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,261 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,877 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 11 Jun 202610 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,146 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012 11 Jun 202610 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,352 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 11 Jun 202612 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,539 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,835 MI
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SW05PFF was registered on 2005-05-12
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