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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OU08BYW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1686cc
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- Expired 30 Nov 2022
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,816 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,443 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021 28 Jun 202628 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,137 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,137 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,574 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 28 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 28 Jun 202611 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 28 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure loose (8.1.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working DIPPED BEAM BULB (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,091 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,091 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,193 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 28 Jun 202617 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,634 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2013 28 Jun 202624 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,308 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 28 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!
OU08BYW was registered on 2008-04-17
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