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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration DF08FEU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 05 Apr 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,073 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,450 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,678 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024 21 Jun 202623 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,559 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front slight corrosion floor area.
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- n/s and o/s/f shock absorber casings slightly corroded.
22 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 93,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- n/s and o/s/f shock absorber casings slightly corroded.
- Offside Front slight corrosion floor area.
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,624 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,086 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
3 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,981 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,581 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges
6 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,335 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2017 21 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,953 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2016 21 Jun 202618 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,789 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015 21 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,945 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2014 21 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,822 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2013 21 Jun 202630 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,811 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012 21 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,074 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 21 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08FEU was registered on 2008-08-05
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