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SP08TXK
2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1364cc
General Information
- Registration SP08TXK
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1364cc
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- Expired 27 Feb 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
14
Passes
2
Failures
87.5%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
27 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,959 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Light crack
- Offside Rear Bumper damage
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,241 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- General corrosion underbody
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,174 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,709 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
18 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,092 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,191 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,318 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,962 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,035 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,226 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,390 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 15 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,942 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,357 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory 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)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,421 MI
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SP08TXK was registered on 2008-03-01
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