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2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW55GMZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 11 Apr 2024
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,836 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust has a minor leak of gases
- offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion
- offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil
- fuel tank strap corroded
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 129,836 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank strap corroded
- offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion
- offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil
- exhaust has a minor leak of gases
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,608 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,582 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,424 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
17 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
6 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,565 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2020 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 101,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,803 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill. (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,370 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damaged (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,032 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc torn/split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)
8 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,497 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,460 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2014 11 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
16 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,131 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,739 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,502 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,470 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,832 MI
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SW55GMZ was registered on 2006-01-11
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