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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FD08BVZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Centre exhaust section corroded/deteriorated
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front exhaust section corroded/deteriorated
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant level low
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,821 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,821 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,083 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,984 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,629 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
29 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,934 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,887 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,575 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
- Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,931 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 5 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,234 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,978 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,329 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,772 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202629 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,428 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD08BVZ was registered on 2008-06-12
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