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OU08VXV
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OU08VXV
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 101,904 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2027 1 Jul 202629 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 101,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,297 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026 1 Jul 202631 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025 1 Jul 202631 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,230 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024 1 Jul 202617 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,823 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023 1 Jul 202614 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,566 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2021 1 Jul 202624 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,971 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,556 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flex deteriorated
- Sill covers fitted
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,039 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Sill covers fitted
9 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Sill covers fitted
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,744 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,197 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,677 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
3 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
24 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,109 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 1 Jul 202626 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,081 MI
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OU08VXV was registered on 2008-03-05
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