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2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW55GVA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 108,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint from front to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,364 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,102 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,203 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 11 Jun 20266 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and loose (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,634 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres starting to perrish
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,073 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,988 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,119 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
19 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(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)
19 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,270 MI
11 Jun 202619 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,270 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,795 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,405 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202615 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,870 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 9,784 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,041 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55GVA was registered on 2006-01-20
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