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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration FY08VGZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 23 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,222 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-Box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear 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 Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,627 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2025 4 Jun 20267 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 141,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,572 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2024 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,572 MI
4 Jun 202626 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,124 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,930 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 4 Jun 202625 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,967 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021 4 Jun 20261 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,714 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,518 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 4 Jun 20267 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,477 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
7 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,078 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017 4 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,171 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016 4 Jun 20264 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,951 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 4 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,927 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014 4 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,498 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 4 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,307 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 4 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!
FY08VGZ was registered on 2008-04-08
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