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AM08PXK
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration AM08PXK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
13
Passes
12
Failures
52%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,406 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,406 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,930 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,476 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
29 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,450 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 12 Jun 20262 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,248 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,401 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019 12 Jun 202611 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,888 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 62,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body panel insecure (6.1.B.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped clean (2.4.G.1)
- Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil leak ()
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,950 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
28 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 43,346 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,732 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
21 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 38,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,121 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 35,121 MI
12 Jun 20261 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 12 Jun 20261 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
29 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,416 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AM08PXK was registered on 2008-04-28
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