free car check
OV08AED
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV08AED
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 10 Jul 2025
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
⚠️
77 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,300 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres, both wearing inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, dated 2019. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside rear, brake disc over-heating. (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
10 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,105 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear bumper slight damage, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside & offside, rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, sump/front crank seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,908 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust, rear, back box, to mid-section pipe corroding. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, around sump/front crank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust, front flexible joint, slightly damaged. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.
11 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 164,908 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust, rear, back box, to mid-section pipe corroding. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, around sump/front crank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust, front flexible joint, slightly damaged. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,751 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both side rear brake pipes corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,801 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has outer shoulder wear
- corrosion evident rear brake pipes
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,801 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre has outer shoulder wear
- corrosion evident rear brake pipes
- Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,553 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- rear tyres stepped
- front tyres have inner shoulder wear
- corrosion rear brake pipes
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion rear brake pipes
- rear tyres stepped
- front tyres have inner shoulder wear
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,289 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- nail in o/s/r tyre
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,289 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- nail in o/s/r tyre
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,681 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake fluid level low
26 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake fluid level low
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,846 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
18 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,772 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 7 Jul 202619 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,723 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015 7 Jul 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,641 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 7 Jul 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,491 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
You 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!
OV08AED was registered on 2008-03-31
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.