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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration HT08BPU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,248 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plate slightly distorted (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plate slightly distorted (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,025 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,025 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,822 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,519 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,488 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,456 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,715 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 26 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,450 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,704 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 26 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,438 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012 26 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,438 MI
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HT08BPU was registered on 2008-07-14
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