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SW55BOH
2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BOH
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,371 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner steering arm worn
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner steering arm worn
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner steering arm worn
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner steering arm worn
20 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,560 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 83,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both aims distorted due to defective lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,327 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 82,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
23 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,616 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2023 11 Jun 202623 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 81,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
29 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,810 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,317 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021 11 Jun 20261 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre and tail sections (6.1.2 (a))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,397 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits To be between 0.97 - 1.03 Actual reading - 1.07 (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,830 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,986 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,408 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,366 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,390 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,500 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,500 MI
11 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,916 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,133 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,133 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
5 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,867 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,543 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,089 MI
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SW55BOH was registered on 2005-11-30
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