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SW56DYX
2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW56DYX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
10
Passes
9
Failures
52.63%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,367 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- handbrake 16 percent
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,367 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- handbrake 16 percent
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,001 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019 9 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing peddle rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- o/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted
- both front tyres worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint leaking (7.1.2)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,143 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust box is corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear exhaust box is corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothsides (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
30 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,126 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016 9 Jun 202611 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,390 MI
9 Jun 202611 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,390 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2015 9 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,769 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,839 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
27 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,679 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 9 Jun 202630 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,713 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202623 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,535 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW56DYX was registered on 2006-11-30
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