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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FN08YCF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 27 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,219 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top collar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top collar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 99,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both front LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,101 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026 5 Jun 202624 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,960 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025 5 Jun 202618 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,119 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,411 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2023 5 Jun 202615 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,168 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear brake back plates corroded and broken up.
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
- Rear brake back plates corroded and broken up.
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,207 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,708 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust shield insecure
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust shield insecure
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,934 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold from cold (6.1.2 (a))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central exhaust centre shield loose
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust centre shield loose
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold from cold (6.1.2 (a))
14 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,350 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019 5 Jun 20261 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,406 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,957 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017 5 Jun 202625 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,957 MI
5 Jun 202624 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,271 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,973 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,296 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 5 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,194 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 5 Jun 202615 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,501 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FN08YCF was registered on 2008-03-31
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