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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OU08GEY
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 04 Jun 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,353 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
29 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 103,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,365 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,327 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 86,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,441 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,069 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,329 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating
26 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
11 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,198 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,339 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019 28 Jun 20262 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front down pipe to flexi joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,708 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018 28 Jun 202631 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,858 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017 28 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,532 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016 28 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,840 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 28 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,832 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 28 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,108 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 28 Jun 202624 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 17,725 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 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!
OU08GEY was registered on 2008-06-01
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