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FN08YBD
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FN08YBD
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Chassis Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Chassis Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,439 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Upper Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,087 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,837 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,476 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,188 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
20 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,443 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,499 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory 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)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,419 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018 5 Jun 202631 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017 5 Jun 202631 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre badly perished badly worn on inner edge and out of shape
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,453 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016 5 Jun 202629 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,165 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,670 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,093 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202617 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,854 MI
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FN08YBD was registered on 2008-04-03
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