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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration LS08EKV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 28 Apr 2023
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,798 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front under tray loose
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,798 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front under tray loose
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,639 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2022 10 Jun 202630 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH REARS (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,021 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,388 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,373 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Oil leak ()
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,177 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202611 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,177 MI
10 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2016 10 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,003 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,590 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,285 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202618 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,499 MI
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LS08EKV was registered on 2008-03-31
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