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2007 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration SW56LHE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to bad vacuum in engine damaging temp probe (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
5 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,315 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly cable snapped (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
29 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,834 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,855 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017 12 Jun 202613 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,370 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,779 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,577 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 12 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,218 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 12 Jun 202619 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,853 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
20 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,997 MI
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SW56LHE was registered on 2007-01-31
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