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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration AP08BDF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expires 29 Jun 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 127,077 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,958 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper centre (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,629 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- washers require attention but provide sufficient liquid
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear lower than outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper centre (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,319 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,645 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,250 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- osf headlight slight damage beam or security not affected
- osf brake bind starting
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,330 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly located
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly located
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,497 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front driver door mirror outer cover slightly damage
- rear seat belt not checked
- both sides rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
- age related corrosion under the vehicle
- Nearside Front tyre low
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,154 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 105,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,079 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,651 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,092 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,453 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202610 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,513 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,833 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,882 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP08BDF was registered on 2008-06-16
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