FE54BFM - VAUXHALL ASTRA

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Vehicle Overview

Make

VAUXHALL

Model

ASTRA

Colour

Silver

Year

2004

First Registered

September 2004

First Used

29 September 2004

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

1598 cc

Engine Size

1598 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

151 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax Due Date

April 01, 2026

Type Approval

Last V5C

29/09/2017

Data provided by DVLA

VAUXHALL ASTRA guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Passed

Passed - 28 October 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 144,758 mi

Expires: 27 October 2026

Advisories: 10

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory underside corroded
Advisory exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory possible induction leak around engine

Failed - 23 October 2025

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 144,758 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 11

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory underside corroded
Advisory exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory possible induction leak around engine

Passed - 24 October 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 143,999 mi

Expires: 23 October 2025

Advisories: 6

Failed - 23 October 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 143,999 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 6

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory corrosion to body and underside
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Passed - 04 October 2023

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 142,779 mi

Expires: 20 October 2024

Minors: 1 Advisories: 11

Minor Defects:

Minor Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory general corrosion underside, sills and arches
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Failed - 03 October 2023 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 142,779 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 5 Minors: 1 Advisories: 11

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Major Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Minor Defects:

Minor Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory general corrosion underside, sills and arches
Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Passed - 14 October 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 141,859 mi

Expires: 20 October 2023

Minors: 1 Advisories: 9

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory engine oil leak o/s/f
Advisory Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Failed - 13 October 2022 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 141,859 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 1 Minors: 1 Advisories: 8

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working possible short to side light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory engine oil leak o/s/f

Passed - 18 October 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 140,612 mi

Expires: 20 October 2022

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield above silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed - 18 October 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 140,612 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield above silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed - 21 October 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 139,035 mi

Expires: 20 October 2021

Advisories: 3

Failed - 14 October 2020 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 139,035 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 2 Minors: 2 Advisories: 3

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Major Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Minor Defects:

Minor Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))
Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory exhaust slightly blowing from rear join

Passed - 15 October 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 137,588 mi

Expires: 14 October 2020

Advisories: 2

Failed - 15 October 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 137,588 mi

Advisories: 2

Passed - 09 October 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 135,895 mi

Expires: 13 October 2019

Failed - 09 October 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 135,895 mi

Major: 3

Passed - 13 October 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 134,748 mi

Expires: 13 October 2018

Failed - 11 October 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 134,748 mi

Major: 8

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Major Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Major Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Major Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Major Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 14 October 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 127,244 mi

Expires: 13 October 2017

Advisories: 2

Failed - 08 October 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 127,241 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 2

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Major Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Major Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Major Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive very high reading (7.3.D.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 06 October 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 116,979 mi

Expires: 05 October 2016

Passed - 22 September 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,781 mi

Expires: 22 September 2015

Advisories: 4

Failed - 19 September 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,776 mi

Major: 6 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 23 September 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,992 mi

Expires: 22 September 2014

Passed - 22 September 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 47,659 mi

Expires: 21 September 2013

Advisories: 2

Failed - 19 September 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 84,657 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passed - 29 July 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,369 mi

Expires: 28 July 2012

Advisories: 1

Failed - 15 July 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,294 mi

Major: 7 Advisories: 1

Major Defects:

Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Major Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Passed - 29 November 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,278 mi

Expires: 28 November 2011

Advisories: 3

Failed - 29 November 2010 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,278 mi

Dangerous: 2 Major: 3 Advisories: 3

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Major Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Failed - 08 October 2009 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 70,166 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 11 Advisories: 2

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Major Defects:

Major Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Major Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Major Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Major Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Major Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Major Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Major Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Failed - 28 September 2009

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 69,718 mi

Major: 5

Passed - 21 July 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 126,712 mi

Expires: 09 August 2009

Advisories: 4

Passed - 10 August 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,989 mi

Expires: 09 August 2008

Advisories: 2

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for FE54BFM?

The MOT expires on 27 October 2026.

What is the tax status of FE54BFM?

The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 April 2026.

What are the specifications of FE54BFM?

This is a 2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of FE54BFM?

This vehicle produces 151 g/km of CO2 emissions.