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HT08BLF
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration HT08BLF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 152,147 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,034 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,336 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2024 26 Jun 202615 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Cannot be opened (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure Broken away from centre section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/Rear tyre wall cracking on inner edge
- O/S CV Joint noisy
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,919 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,677 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,677 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,440 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,261 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,412 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- centre exhaust deteriorated internally
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,438 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
3 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,245 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,165 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016 26 Jun 202627 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,585 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,163 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 26 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,689 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,097 MI
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HT08BLF was registered on 2008-07-31
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