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This 2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 132,145 miles 1 month ago on Monday 20th April 2026 at 16:15.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 19th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

BF55FWY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH APRIL 2027132,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides Of The Car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides Of The Car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH APRIL 2026132,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides Of The Car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides Of The Car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Worn Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides Of The Car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST APRIL 202519TH APRIL 2026125,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Excessively Corroded/severely Reduced Braking Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded And/or Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases + Mid And Rear Exhaust Sections Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive + Oil Level Very Low! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Rubber Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  12. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Minor Damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose Temporary Repair Present/taped Up (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED31ST MARCH 2025125,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Effort Minimum Requirement Only Just Met 16% + Long Travel At Lever
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Excessively Corroded/severely Reduced Braking Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded And/or Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases + Mid And Rear Exhaust Sections Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive + Oil Level Very Low! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Rubber Bushes Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Lens Opaque/milky Affecting Beam Pattern + Aim Is Too High (4.1.2 (c))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour No Longer Amber (4.4.3 (a))
  17. MINOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light Minor Damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  18. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Obligatory Mirror Slightly Loose Temporary Repair Present/taped Up (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH APRIL 202419TH APRIL 2025118,981 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test Air Freshner And Holder
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH APRIL 2024118,981 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test Air Freshner And Holder
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED20TH APRIL 202319TH APRIL 2024112,181 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20226TH APRIL 2023102,555 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 202119TH MARCH 202294,335 MI
FAILED13TH MARCH 202194,316 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  14. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  15. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20195TH JANUARY 202189,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH JUNE 201989,874 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JULY 20185TH JULY 201986,949 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH JULY 201886,949 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached Top Mounts Corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  11. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached Top Mount Area (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH MAY 201715TH MAY 201883,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Wearing On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Arm Has Play At Its Inner Fixing
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Are Badly Corroded On Inner Faces
FAILED16TH MAY 201783,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Is Wearing On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Worn On Edges (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Arm Has Play At Its Inner Fixing
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Deep Cracks In Tread (4.1.d.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Are Badly Corroded On Inner Faces
PASSED22ND MARCH 201623RD MARCH 201779,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED22ND MARCH 201679,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Brake Cable Insecure (3.5.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201523RD MARCH 201673,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
FAILED24TH MARCH 201573,767 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201414TH MARCH 201566,515 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED15TH MARCH 201314TH MARCH 201460,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED14TH MARCH 201360,688 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 201120TH SEPTEMBER 201253,102 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201153,102 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201148,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 201048,382 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Rack
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 200917TH SEPTEMBER 201042,740 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 200817TH SEPTEMBER 200936,012 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BF55FWY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

BF55FWY MOT Comments

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BF55FWY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,145 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,293 miles

BF55FWY FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration BF55FWY was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 132,145 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 6,293 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BF55FWY has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 91 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 27 Major, 4 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does BF55FWY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 BF55FWY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BF55FWY Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 BF55FWY does have Tax. Read more

When does BF55FWY Tax expire?

The current Tax for BF55FWY will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BF55FWY MOT expire?

The current MOT for BF55FWY will expire in 11 months on Monday 19th April 2027. Read more

When did BF55FWY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BF55FWY was on Monday 20th April 2026 at 16:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BF55FWY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BF55FWY we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BF55FWY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BF55FWY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BF55FWY?

BF55FWY is registered as a 2005 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has BF55FWY done?

The odometer reading for BF55FWY at the last MOT in April 2026 was 132,145 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,293 miles per year. Read more

How old is BF55FWY?

The vehicle BF55FWY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2005. Read more

What colour is BF55FWY?

The official colour of BF55FWY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BF55FWY have?

BF55FWY has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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