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SW05VUJ
2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
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- Registration SW05VUJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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157 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,467 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended driver (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,790 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Underside covered in under-seal
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,314 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension covered in under-seal
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,689 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2022 13 Jun 202629 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,938 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
7 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,518 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,136 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,653 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Minor cut in nearside front outer sidewall
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside rear tyre perished
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front number plate cracked (not likely to be misread)
27 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Minor cut in nearside front outer sidewall
- Front number plate cracked (not likely to be misread)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear tyre perished
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,968 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
- Slight play in nearside front tie rod
- Slight play in offside front tie rod
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front number plate cracked
- Slight play in offside front tie rod
- Slight play in nearside front tie rod
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,237 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,182 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,182 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,064 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,692 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
10 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,087 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2012 13 Jun 20267 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,088 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 13 Jun 202614 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,787 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,623 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SW05VUJ was registered on 2005-05-11
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