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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW08AWA
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 12 Nov 2024
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,432 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,687 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,873 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,711 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021 11 Jun 20266 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,507 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019 11 Jun 20262 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,527 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,233 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 11 Jun 202611 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,314 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- near side inner door handle broken but still opens
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,765 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,119 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,108 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,591 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 11 Jun 20264 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,165 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2012 11 Jun 202618 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SW08AWA was registered on 2008-04-20
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