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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FN08XVR
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expires 30 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 88,921 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 88,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
26 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,963 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))
3 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,817 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 side (4.1.4 (b))
3 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,072 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2024 5 Jun 20264 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,293 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2023 5 Jun 202617 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,012 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021 5 Jun 202623 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 73,514 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 73,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,880 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,878 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 Flexible pipe broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,603 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust flex pipe corroded braking
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,804 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,683 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front camber
30 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front camber
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,043 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,171 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,186 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,111 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 5 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,111 MI
5 Jun 20261 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,327 MI
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FN08XVR was registered on 2008-03-07
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