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ASTRA SXI TWINPORT · Red

KJ56 VKW
VAUXHALL KJ56 VKW
MOTExpired
MOT due23 Apr 2025
First reg1 Sep 2006
Mileage132,252 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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As of 31 January 2026.

FAILED · 22 Apr 2025
Test date22 Apr 2025
Expiry
Test number407376816701
Mileage132,252 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 24 Apr 2024
Test date24 Apr 2024
Expiry23 Apr 2025
Test number998586666388
Mileage126,745 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 17 Apr 2024
Test date17 Apr 2024
Expiry
Test number437746207543
Mileage126,691 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2023
Test date18 Apr 2023
Expiry17 Apr 2024
Test number380862326558
Mileage125,513 mi
FAILED · 7 Apr 2023
Test date7 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number821731335988
Mileage125,436 mi
MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 13 Apr 2022
Test date13 Apr 2022
Expiry12 Apr 2023
Test number834193029186
Mileage119,672 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe on flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe on flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi retaining clip missing, flexi is loose but is not chafing
AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded but has no holes and stands up to methods of testing
FAILED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number662337601323
Mileage119,508 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe on flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe on flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi retaining clip missing, flexi is loose but is not chafing
AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded but has no holes and stands up to methods of testing
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits car also failed first fast idle on lambda but passed on 2nd (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2021
Test date5 Apr 2021
Expiry4 Apr 2022
Test number845534957408
Mileage114,311 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded (but not holed)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim poor
AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 5 Apr 2021
Test date5 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number812741648478
Mileage114,311 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill heavily corroded (but not holed)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside headlamp aim poor
AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 16 Mar 2021
Test date16 Mar 2021
Expiry
Test number123750387527
Mileage113,970 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Headlight Aim Poor
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded but not Holed at Time of Test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2020
Test date3 Apr 2020
Expiry2 Apr 2021
Test number163629961027
Mileage110,710 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
FAILED · 3 Apr 2020
Test date3 Apr 2020
Expiry
Test number794753825969
Mileage110,710 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry7 May 2020
Test number791730343092
Mileage105,355 mi
MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/tail join (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number692902901512
Mileage104,388 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delamination preventing ANPR (0.1 (d))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread, 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DangerousPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/tail join (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED · 16 Mar 2018
Test date16 Mar 2018
Expiry2 Apr 2019
Test number151552552807
Mileage98,364 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
FAILED · 16 Mar 2018
Test date16 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number587494461527
Mileage98,364 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 3 Apr 2017
Test date3 Apr 2017
Expiry2 Apr 2018
Test number723603393532
Mileage92,182 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 1 Apr 2017
Test date1 Apr 2017
Expiry
Test number647965275205
Mileage92,175 mi
FailOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror has exposed sharp edges (6.1.C.1)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing from manifold area
AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry28 Mar 2017
Test number908066717406
Mileage86,509 mi
Advisorymalfunction indicator lamp on
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged
AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt
Advisoryboth front and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted
Advisoryexhaust centre section and back box in poor condition
Advisoryexhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
FAILED · 27 Mar 2016
Test date27 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number530990462064
Mileage86,500 mi
Advisorymalfunction indicator lamp on
AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside mirror casing damaged
Advisoryboth front wiper blades slightly smearing
AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisoryboth front and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted
Advisoryexhaust centre section and back box in poor condition
Advisoryexhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 24 Feb 2015
Test date24 Feb 2015
Expiry9 Mar 2016
Test number399335355090
Mileage80,999 mi
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 7 Mar 2014
Test date7 Mar 2014
Expiry9 Mar 2015
Test number775126764018
Mileage76,651 mi
PASSED · 7 Mar 2013
Test date7 Mar 2013
Expiry9 Mar 2014
Test number916456563036
Mileage71,126 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2012
Test date10 Mar 2012
Expiry9 Mar 2013
Test number116160772401
Mileage60,742 mi
PASSED · 23 Nov 2010
Test date23 Nov 2010
Expiry22 Nov 2011
Test number814407420387
Mileage42,841 mi
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 9 Oct 2009
Test date9 Oct 2009
Expiry8 Oct 2010
Test number361102489408
Mileage29,864 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)