# AB08VGK — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check

AB08VGK is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2008-06-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for AB08VGK — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | AB08VGK |
| Make | VAUXHALL |
| Model | ASTRA |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1796cc |
| First registered | 2008-06-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2024-09-23 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 8
- Pass rate: 60%
- Total defects recorded: 80

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-24 15:23:46 | PASSED | 155,860 MI | 2024-09-23 00:00:00 |
| 2023-09-24 15:23:45 | FAILED | 155,860 MI | — |
| 2022-09-22 16:20:40 | PASSED | 154,128 MI | 2023-09-21 00:00:00 |
| 2020-09-10 08:36:39 | PASSED | 124,018 MI | 2021-09-09 00:00:00 |
| 2019-08-14 13:37:11 | PASSED | 118,155 MI | 2020-08-13 00:00:00 |
| 2019-08-09 12:23:41 | FAILED | 118,088 MI | — |
| 2018-05-16 12:20:30 | PASSED | 107,326 MI | 2019-05-15 00:00:00 |
| 2018-05-15 16:31:32 | FAILED | 107,326 MI | — |
| 2018-05-15 11:01:47 | FAILED | 107,326 MI | — |
| 2017-05-15 15:50:04 | PASSED | 94,984 MI | 2018-05-14 00:00:00 |
| 2017-05-15 15:28:38 | FAILED | 94,984 MI | — |
| 2017-05-02 13:03:49 | FAILED | 94,959 MI | — |
| 2016-06-07 13:30:34 | PASSED | 87,789 MI | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2015-06-13 09:13:32 | PASSED | 76,665 MI | 2016-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-09 14:25:27 | PASSED | 66,866 MI | 2015-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-07 11:48:52 | FAILED | 66,827 MI | — |
| 2013-06-04 09:59:34 | PASSED | 57,551 MI | 2014-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-09 12:05:36 | PASSED | 48,618 MI | 2013-06-27 00:00:00 |
| 2012-06-09 09:11:37 | FAILED | 48,618 MI | — |
| 2011-06-11 09:48:31 | PASSED | 40,662 MI | 2012-06-27 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2023-09-24 15:23:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: both front subframe bushes worn
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2023-09-24 15:23:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: both front subframe bushes worn
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- PRS: Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

**2022-09-22 16:20:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

**2020-09-10 08:36:39 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2019-08-14 13:37:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

**2019-08-09 12:23:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-05-16 12:20:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Lower rear exhaust silencer noisey ( rattling sound )
- ADVISORY: coolant low
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)

**2018-05-15 16:31:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Rear exhaust silencer noisy ( mettal rattleing sound from in side rear silencer )
- ADVISORY: coolant low
- FAIL: Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

**2018-05-15 11:01:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- ADVISORY: Rear exhaust silencer noisy ( mettal rattleing sound from in side rear silencer )
- ADVISORY: coolant low
- ADVISORY: Oil leak ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Rear Brake performance not tested read pads metal to metal (too low to test ) (3.7.A.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2017-05-15 15:50:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2017-05-15 15:28:38 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2017-05-02 13:03:49 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE
- FAIL: Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FAIL: Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

**2016-06-07 13:30:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

**2015-06-13 09:13:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2014-06-09 14:25:27 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre perishing

**2014-06-07 11:48:52 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre perishing

**2013-06-04 09:59:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2012-06-09 12:05:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2012-06-09 09:11:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for AB08VGK is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AB08VGK. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-23.
