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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration AF08GEX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 02 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,474 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- both rear brake discs backplates corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,474 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- both rear brake discs backplates corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,403 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,403 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,963 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- front headlight cloudy
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- front headlight cloudy
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,052 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2023 13 Jun 202611 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,935 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (rear) o/s front (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,163 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both and rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,321 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 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))
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,346 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,289 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,361 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front slight damage to tyre side wall
- Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack
22 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,996 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 13 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,315 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
24 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,413 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,721 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2013 13 Jun 20263 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,379 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 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!
AF08GEX was registered on 2008-08-21
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