# AB08VGZ — VAUXHALL ASTRA MOT History & Vehicle Check AB08VGZ is a Silver VAUXHALL ASTRA, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2008-06-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AB08VGZ — 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 | AB08VGZ | | Make | VAUXHALL | | Model | ASTRA | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1796cc | | First registered | 2008-06-23 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2023-08-01 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 17 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 70.59% - Total defects recorded: 45 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2023-07-21 10:48:22 | FAILED | 149,424 MI | — | | 2022-08-02 14:41:12 | PASSED | 133,427 MI | 2023-08-01 00:00:00 | | 2021-07-27 11:02:11 | PASSED | 130,827 MI | 2022-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2020-07-30 14:01:31 | PASSED | 128,594 MI | 2021-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2020-07-29 09:50:05 | FAILED | 128,592 MI | — | | 2019-04-19 10:53:44 | PASSED | 125,440 MI | 2020-07-29 00:00:00 | | 2019-04-18 08:59:52 | FAILED | 125,437 MI | — | | 2018-04-27 08:46:29 | PASSED | 122,591 MI | 2019-05-21 00:00:00 | | 2017-05-22 09:35:54 | PASSED | 119,887 MI | 2018-05-21 00:00:00 | | 2016-05-02 12:22:19 | PASSED | 111,341 MI | 2017-05-01 00:00:00 | | 2015-06-09 17:10:04 | PASSED | 108,455 MI | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 | | 2014-05-08 18:11:02 | PASSED | 104,629 MI | 2015-05-07 00:00:00 | | 2013-05-08 13:54:33 | PASSED | 99,480 MI | 2014-05-07 00:00:00 | | 2013-04-30 15:30:59 | FAILED | 99,480 MI | — | | 2012-06-09 12:36:46 | PASSED | 81,775 MI | 2013-06-23 00:00:00 | | 2012-06-09 10:57:43 | FAILED | 81,775 MI | — | | 2011-06-22 09:30:31 | PASSED | 59,162 MI | 2012-06-23 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2023-07-21 10:48:22 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2022-08-02 14:41:12 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i)) **2021-07-27 11:02:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) **2020-07-30 14:01:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) **2020-07-29 09:50:05 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) - MINOR: Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) **2019-04-19 10:53:44 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) **2019-04-18 08:59:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) **2018-04-27 08:46:29 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear flexi brake pipes slightly corrodedf (3.6.B.2c) **2015-06-09 17:10:04 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: both rear tyres showing signs of cosmetic cracking **2014-05-08 18:11:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) - USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. - USER ENTERED: rear exhaust hanging rubbers perished. **2013-05-08 13:54:33 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: nsr door can't be opeded from inside **2013-04-30 15:30:59 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside 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) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) - USER ENTERED: nsr door can't be opeded from inside - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2012-06-09 12:36:46 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) **2012-06-09 10:57:43 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) - USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AB08VGZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AB08VGZ. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-25.