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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration OW08AHJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 179,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,626 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,672 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,705 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front front wipers starting to smear
- Front small crack in front windscreen not effecting drivers view
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,785 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022 28 Jun 202617 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,283 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 28 Jun 202610 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,988 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020 28 Jun 202610 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
4 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,034 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2019 28 Jun 20264 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,034 MI
28 Jun 202612 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,907 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 28 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,495 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 28 Jun 202616 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,495 MI
28 Jun 202625 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,173 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 28 Jun 202626 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,100 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 28 Jun 202613 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,880 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014 28 Jun 202613 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,880 MI
28 Jun 20264 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,902 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013 28 Jun 202617 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,315 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 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!
OW08AHJ was registered on 2008-07-31
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