BEN464 - VAUXHALL ASTRA
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 20 days ago
The Vauxhall Astra, often referred to simply as the Astra, is a popular compact car renowned for its practicality and reliability. Manufactured by Vauxhall Motors, a British automotive manufacturer with a long-standing history dating back to 1857, the Astra has become a staple on UK roads. Introduced in 1979, the model has evolved through multiple generations, each offering improved technology and efficiency. Notable features include a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines, modern safety systems, and a comfortable interior. Its reputation for solid build quality and versatile performance makes the Astra a preferred choice for drivers seeking a dependable family or daily vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
This Vauxhall Astra, registration BEN464, is a 2004 model first registered in July 2004. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1796cc petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 184 g/km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the next test due by 30 August 2024 and expiry on 5 September 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 88,996 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include a defective offside windscreen wiper blade, a slightly damaged offside rear tyre, and a badly corroded fuel filter. Mechanical condition appears generally sound, with no urgent issues reported.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 30 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,996 mi
Expires: 05 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Fuel filter badly corroded
Passed - 06 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,764 mi
Expires: 05 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Failed - 06 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,764 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Passed - 04 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 12 August 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 03 August 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,597 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 27 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,812 mi
Expires: 12 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Centre brake light not working.
Failed - 26 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,805 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Centre brake light not working.
Passed - 12 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,940 mi
Expires: 12 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 11 August 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,869 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 10 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,776 mi
Expires: 12 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Passed - 07 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,316 mi
Expires: 12 August 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Just passes mot. Beam pattern starting to be affected by lamp lens condition. Recommend new lam assembly ASAP (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front windscreen washer jets require cleaning and adusting
- Advisory Rear exhaust silincer corroded and support bracket corroded off
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut deep but not quite down to cords very very close (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Fuel filter corroded.
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 07 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,282 mi
Expires: 12 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Rear Exhaust Box Rusting
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Passed - 29 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,892 mi
Expires: 12 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory one rear exhaust mount rotted of
Passed - 16 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,458 mi
Expires: 12 August 2016
Failed - 16 July 2015 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,457 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 28 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,172 mi
Expires: 12 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 01 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,627 mi
Expires: 12 August 2014
Failed - 31 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,627 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed - 06 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,752 mi
Expires: 12 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 04 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,657 mi
Expires: 12 August 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 10 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,513 mi
Expires: 12 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 05 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,936 mi
Expires: 12 August 2010
Passed - 07 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,166 mi
Expires: 12 August 2009
Passed - 13 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,589 mi
Expires: 12 August 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BEN464?
The MOT expires on 05 September 2025.
What is the tax status of BEN464?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 August 2025.
What are the specifications of BEN464?
This is a 2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BEN464?
This vehicle produces 184 g/km of CO2 emissions.