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MS05CLO
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration MS05CLO
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside 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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,319 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,605 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 168,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,714 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section corroded minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of exhaust corroded, poor condition minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined steel flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting of oil, upper dust cover missing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined steel flexi pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle mount bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
17 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,139 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined flexi steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Offside and nearside brake disc splash guards corroded
- Rear Offside and nearside shock absorber bodies corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined steel flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated, minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
15 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 148,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated, minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined flexi steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined steel flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Offside and nearside brake disc splash guards corroded
- Rear Offside and nearside shock absorber bodies corroded
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,462 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock Absorber bodies corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section deteriorated, minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake fluid looks dark and old
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
29 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid looks dark and old
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Shock Absorber bodies corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section deteriorated, minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,080 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Combined steel flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid looks dark in colour and old
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,149 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,539 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,361 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 26 Jun 202610 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,482 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016 26 Jun 202610 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
5 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,559 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,354 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 26 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,353 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 26 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,767 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 26 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!
MS05CLO was registered on 2008-08-05
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