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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FD08BYM
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 28 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,952 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
22 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,169 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,169 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,001 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,356 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,723 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly damage ()
21 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,723 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged slightly damage ()
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,011 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,074 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019 4 Jun 202610 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,988 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 4 Jun 202625 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,613 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017 4 Jun 202618 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,482 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,838 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015 4 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,675 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 4 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,891 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 4 Jun 202623 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,699 MI
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FD08BYM was registered on 2008-06-16
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