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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration AC08FPX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 73,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,191 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 73,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,383 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- varios area of body damage(o/s & n/s corners).
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,383 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- varios area of body damage(o/s & n/s corners).
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,805 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 71,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,977 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,207 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits engine missfire detected. (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,651 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,190 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,169 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,480 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2017 13 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing excessively (7.3.A.1)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,259 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,587 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,805 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,805 MI
13 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,311 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AC08FPX was registered on 2008-06-18
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