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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration AF58BTU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,375 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 119,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,513 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,357 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside parking brake lagging in operation and low reading
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,928 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022 18 Jun 202613 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,392 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021 18 Jun 202613 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,276 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear service brake and parking brake lagging slightly in operation
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,516 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,224 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slightly (3.5.1i)
- engine management light lit
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,999 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
- wipers slightly deteriorated
- engine management light lit indicating fault
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,250 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016 18 Jun 202622 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,891 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,735 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014 18 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,735 MI
18 Jun 202630 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,299 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013 18 Jun 202625 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,335 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 18 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!
AF58BTU was registered on 2008-12-02
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