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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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- Registration OV08LWP
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 49,907 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- recommend changing front tyres
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 49,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- recommend changing front tyres
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 48,260 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
10 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 48,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 46,718 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 45,161 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 44,045 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 44,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 43,183 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 43,183 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,529 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 41,192 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished & worn unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,948 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear tyres perishing
9 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear tyres perishing
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 35,701 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,666 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- item removed from drivers view prior to test
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- child seat fitted to nearside rear seat , not allowing full adult belt inspection
16 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,227 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 27 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 22,534 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,297 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 27 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 18,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,111 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,068 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 27 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,232 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 27 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!
OV08LWP was registered on 2008-06-10
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